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Trains from Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) to Colchester (COL)

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17

train journeys
per day

327

miles (527 kms)

6hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

06:48 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester is approximately 327 miles (527 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 5 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    6 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:03
    6 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:02
    6 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    15:20
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:01
    6 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:04
    6 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    17:17
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:57
    6 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    6 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    19:20
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:01
    6 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    19:33
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:01
    6 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    20:19
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:01
    6 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    21:20
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:44
    6 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    22:19
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:01
    6 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    22:40
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:30
    6 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    23:21
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:04
    6 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:00
    7 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    01:36
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:34
    10 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:52
    11 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Colchester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Colchester

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 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 Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester

The travel time between Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Gateway and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Gateway 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 Edinburgh Gateway & Colchester. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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