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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Sandown (SAN)

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17

train journeys
per day

123

miles (199 kms)

5hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 23:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 5 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Sandown (SAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Sandown , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Sandown is approximately 123 miles (199 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 58 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Island Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Sandown.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Sandown. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 55 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Sandown Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    6 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    11:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    5 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    12:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    13:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    5 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    14:02
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    5 hrs 29 mins 4 changes
    15:02
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    5 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    16:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    5 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    17:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:33
    5 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    18:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:01
    6 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    19:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:12
    5 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    20:07
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:11
    5 hrs 56 mins 4 changes
    21:07
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:03
    6 hrs 4 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    22:07
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:12
    5 hrs 55 mins 5 changes
    22:07
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:33
    9 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    07:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:33
    10 hrs 30 mins 5 changes
    09:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:03
    11 hrs 4 changes
    10:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:22
    12 hrs 41 mins 5 changes
    12:03
    Colchester
    Sandown
    Colchester to Sandown

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 Sandown Station

Station name Sandown (SAN)
Address Sandown station, Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BN
Managed by IL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Sandown

The travel time between Colchester and Sandown by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Sandown vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Sandown 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 & Sandown. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, Island Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Sandown.

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