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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Shirley (SRL)

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23

train journeys
per day

122

miles (196 kms)

4hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Shirley is approximately 122 miles (196 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 47 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Shirley.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Shirley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    10:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    11:26
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:33
    4 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    11:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    4 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    12:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    4 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    13:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    4 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    14:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    4 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    15:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    4 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    16:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:35
    4 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    17:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:35
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    18:26
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:44
    4 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    18:26
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:35
    4 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    18:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:34
    4 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    19:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:35
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    20:43
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:35
    4 hrs 12 mins 4 changes
    21:47
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:35
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    22:43
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:35
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    23:55
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:44
    5 hrs 11 mins 4 changes
    23:55
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:35
    10 hrs 21 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    06:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:44
    10 hrs 12 mins 4 changes
    06:56
    Colchester Town
    Shirley
    Colchester Town to Shirley

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 Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Shirley

The travel time between Colchester Town and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Shirley 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 & Shirley. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Shirley.

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