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Trains from Farringdon to Colchester (COL)

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91

train journeys
per day

50

miles (80 kms)

59 mins

fastest journey

04:49 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 1 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Farringdon to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 91 scheduled rail journeys between Farringdon and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 91 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Farringdon to Colchester is approximately 50 miles (80 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 12 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Farringdon and Colchester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Farringdon to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 59 mins.

Journeys from Farringdon to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:49
    1 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    06:29
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:31
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    06:48
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    1 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    07:03
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    07:18
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:21
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    07:35
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:41
    1 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    07:46
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:02
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    08:15
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:11
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    08:22
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    08:42
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:38
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:54
    1 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    09:11
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:04
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    09:15
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    1 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    09:21
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:24
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    09:40
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:42
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    09:45
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    10:04
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:04
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:20
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    10:21
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    10:40
    Farringdon
    Colchester
    Farringdon to Colchester

About Farringdon Station

Station name Farringdon (ZFD)
Address Farringdon station, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6BY
Managed by LT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Farringdon and Colchester

The travel time between Farringdon and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Farringdon and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 91 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Farringdon & Colchester. owever, there are 91 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Farringdon and Colchester.

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