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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Shotts (SHS)

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21

train journeys
per day

331

miles (533 kms)

6hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Shotts (SHS)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Shotts , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Shotts is approximately 331 miles (533 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 57 mins.

ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Shotts.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Shotts. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Shotts Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:40
    6 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    06:30
    7 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    13:35
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    06:33
    7 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    14:14
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    6 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    14:28
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    07:43
    7 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    15:15
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    08:32
    6 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    09:03
    7 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    7 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    16:32
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    09:43
    7 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    17:13
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    10:33
    7 hrs 3 changes
    17:33
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    10:43
    7 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    18:14
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    7 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    18:47
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    12:12
    7 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:32
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    7 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    20:17
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    14:12
    7 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    21:17
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    14:43
    7 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    22:17
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    15:43
    7 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    23:19
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    7 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    23:46
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    19:33
    11 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    06:42
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts
  • Mon 6th May
    23:03
    12 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    11:13
    Colchester
    Shotts
    Colchester to Shotts

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 Shotts Station

Station name Shotts (SHS)
Address Shotts station, Station Road, Dykehead, North Lanarkshire, ML7 5DX
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:20
Saturday 06:30 - 13:20
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Shotts

The travel time between Colchester and Shotts by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Shotts vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 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 Shotts 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 & Shotts. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Shotts.

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