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Trains from Croston (CSO) to Colchester (COL)

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16

train journeys
per day

196

miles (315 kms)

4hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

07:01 / 23:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Croston (CSO) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Croston and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Croston to Colchester is approximately 196 miles (315 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 40 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Croston to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Croston to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:01
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:01
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:01
    5 hrs 3 changes
    19:01
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:01
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:01
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    21:45
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:01
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:01
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    00:15
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:01
    5 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:01
    11 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    09:21
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:25
    10 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    09:45
    Croston
    Colchester
    Croston to Colchester

About Croston Station

Station name Croston (CSO)
Address Croston station, Station Road, Croston, Lancashire, PR26 9SE
Managed by NT

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

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 Croston and Colchester

The travel time between Croston and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Croston and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Croston & Colchester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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