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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Polegate (PLG)

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49

train journeys
per day

79

miles (128 kms)

3hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Polegate (PLG)

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On a typical weekday there are 49 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Polegate , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 49 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Polegate is approximately 79 miles (128 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 12 mins.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Polegate.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Polegate. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Polegate Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    08:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    08:38
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    3 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    09:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    09:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:08
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    10:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    10:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    11:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    11:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    12:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    12:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:03
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:12
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    13:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    13:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    14:09
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    14:39
    Colchester
    Polegate
    Colchester to Polegate

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 Polegate Station

Station name Polegate (PLG)
Address Polegate station, High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:35
Saturday 06:10 - 19:35
Sunday 08:30 - 16:05
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 Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Polegate

The travel time between Colchester and Polegate by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Polegate vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 49 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Polegate. owever, there are 49 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Polegate.

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