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Trains from Craven Arms (CRV) to Colchester (COL)

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20

train journeys
per day

162

miles (261 kms)

4hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

06:01 / 01:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Craven Arms (CRV) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Craven Arms and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Craven Arms to Colchester is approximately 162 miles (261 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 42 mins.

GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Craven Arms and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Craven Arms to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Craven Arms to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:20
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:34
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:11
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:22
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:12
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:36
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:26
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:36
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:37
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:33
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    20:15
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:53
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    22:46
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:26
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    00:15
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:49
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    01:36
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:59
    5 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:15
    9 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:33
    9 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:42
    9 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Craven Arms
    Colchester
    Craven Arms to Colchester

About Craven Arms Station

Station name Craven Arms (CRV)
Address Craven Arms Station, Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR
Managed by AW

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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Craven Arms and Colchester

The travel time between Craven Arms and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Craven Arms and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:25.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Craven Arms & Colchester. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Craven Arms and Colchester.

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