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Trains from Elsecar (ELR) to Colchester (COL)

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30

train journeys
per day

147

miles (236 kms)

4hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

06:01 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Elsecar (ELR) to Colchester (COL)

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

The distance by rail from Elsecar to Colchester is approximately 147 miles (236 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 37 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Elsecar and Colchester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Elsecar to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 28 mins.

Journeys from Elsecar to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:01
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:29
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:10
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:31
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:09
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:31
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:10
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:31
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:09
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    15:20
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:31
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:09
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:31
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:09
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    17:17
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:31
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:09
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:31
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    18:42
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:09
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    19:20
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:31
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Elsecar
    Colchester
    Elsecar to Colchester

About Elsecar Station

Station name Elsecar (ELR)
Address Elsecar station, Hill Street, Elsecar, South Yorkshire, S74 8BD
Managed by NT

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 Elsecar and Colchester

The travel time between Elsecar and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Elsecar and Colchester 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 06:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Elsecar and Colchester.

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