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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Gainsborough Stations

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13

train journeys
per day

126

miles (203 kms)

4hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

06:35 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Gainsborough Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Gainsborough Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Gainsborough Stations is approximately 126 miles (203 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 31 mins.

Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Gainsborough Stations.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 28 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Gainsborough Stations Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    11:37
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    12:09
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:13
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    09:35
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    14:10
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    10:35
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    11:35
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    16:31
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    12:35
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    17:33
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    13:35
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    14:35
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    15:00
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    19:58
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    16:35
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    20:35
    10 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    06:40
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road
  • Mon 6th May
    23:00
    10 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    09:06
    Colchester Town
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester Town to Gainsborough Lea Road

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Gainsborough Stations Station

Station name Gainsborough Stations (79)
Address Gainsborough Lea Road station, Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Gainsborough Stations

The travel time between Colchester Town and Gainsborough Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Gainsborough Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Gainsborough Stations 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 Town & Gainsborough Stations. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Gainsborough Stations.

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