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Trains from Crewe to Colchester Town (CET)

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30

train journeys
per day

163

miles (262 kms)

3hrs 55 mins

fastest journey

06:33 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Crewe to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Crewe and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Crewe to Colchester Town is approximately 163 miles (262 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 47 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Crewe and Colchester Town.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Crewe to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 55 mins.

Journeys from Crewe to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:08
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:03
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    13:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:04
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:21
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    14:27
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:04
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    15:27
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    15:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:04
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    16:03
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:21
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:27
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:09
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    17:27
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:05
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:21
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    18:27
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    18:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:33
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    19:47
    Crewe
    Colchester Town
    Crewe to Colchester Town

About Crewe Station

Station name Crewe (CRE)
Address Crewe station, Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6HR
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 20:00
Saturday 05:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Crewe and Colchester Town

The travel time between Crewe and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 55 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Crewe and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

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Amenities on trains between Crewe and Colchester Town can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Crewe & Colchester Town. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Crewe and Colchester Town.

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