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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Portlethen (PLN)

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9

train journeys
per day

378

miles (608 kms)

9hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

06:35 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Portlethen (PLN)

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On a typical weekday there are 9 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Portlethen , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 9 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Portlethen is approximately 378 miles (608 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 12hrs.

ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Portlethen.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Portlethen. The fastest journey time on this route takes 9hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Portlethen Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    11 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    17:38
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    10 hrs 5 mins 4 changes
    18:40
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    11:35
    9 hrs 45 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    21:20
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    11:44
    9 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    21:20
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    12:35
    9 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    22:22
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    14:35
    9 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    00:20
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    15:35
    15 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    06:59
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    18:35
    13 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    07:38
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    23:00
    19 hrs 40 mins 4 changes
    18:40
    Colchester Town
    Portlethen
    Colchester Town to Portlethen

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 Portlethen Station

Station name Portlethen (PLN)
Address Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JS
Managed by SR

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 Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Portlethen

The travel time between Colchester Town and Portlethen by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 12hrs & the fastest journey takes 9hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Portlethen vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 9 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 Portlethen 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 & Portlethen. owever, there are 9 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Portlethen.

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