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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Halifax (HFX)

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35

train journeys
per day

170

miles (274 kms)

4hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Halifax (HFX)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Halifax , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Halifax is approximately 170 miles (274 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 29 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Halifax.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Halifax. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Halifax Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:03
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    11:03
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:29
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    12:28
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    4 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    13:48
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    14:04
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:49
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:28
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    15:06
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    16:05
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:28
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:33
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:28
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:12
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    18:06
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:01
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    18:44
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    19:03
    Colchester
    Halifax
    Colchester to Halifax

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Halifax Station

Station name Halifax (HFX)
Address Halifax station, Horton Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Sunday Closed
Monday 06:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 19:00
Thursday 06:30 - 19:00
Friday 06:30 - 19:00
Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Halifax

The travel time between Colchester and Halifax by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Halifax vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Halifax can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Halifax. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Halifax.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Halifax, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.