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Trains from Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) to Colchester Town (CET)

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16

train journeys
per day

328

miles (529 kms)

7hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

06:48 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) to Colchester Town (CET)

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

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town is approximately 328 miles (529 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 24 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    6 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:03
    6 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:02
    6 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    15:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:35
    7 hrs 12 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    16:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:39
    7 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    16:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    6 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    7 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    18:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    6 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    19:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    6 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    20:51
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:01
    6 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:01
    6 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    22:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:00
    12 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    06:27
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    19:34
    11 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    07:09
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    22:24
    11 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    09:49
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    23:29
    11 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:49
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    23:52
    11 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester Town
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Town

About Edinburgh Gateway Station

Station name Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
Address Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 00:10
Tuesday 06:10 - 00:10
Wednesday 06:10 - 00:10
Thursday 06:10 - 00:10
Friday 06:10 - 00:10
Saturday 06:10 - 00:10
Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
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 Unavailable

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 Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester Town

The travel time between Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester Town 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 06:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester Town typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Gateway 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 Edinburgh Gateway & Colchester Town. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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