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Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Colchester Stations

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21

train journeys
per day

125

miles (201 kms)

3hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

07:04 / 22:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Colchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Gainsborough Stations and Colchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gainsborough Stations to Colchester Stations is approximately 125 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 22 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Colchester Stations .

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gainsborough Central to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Gainsborough Stations to Colchester Stations Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:04
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:44
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:47
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:07
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:36
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    14:00
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:39
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:42
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:09
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:36
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:37
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:14
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:14
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:18
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Gainsborough Central
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:33
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:42
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    19:20
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:38
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    21:15
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:47
    3 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    21:20
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:03
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    22:15
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:39
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes - overtaken train
    23:40
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:49
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    23:40
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:40
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    01:36
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Colchester
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Colchester

About Gainsborough Stations Station

Station name Gainsborough Stations (79)
Address London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 03:10 - 01:00
Tuesday 04:00 - 01:00
Wednesday 04:00 - 01:00
Thursday 04:00 - 01:00
Friday 03:40 - 01:00
Saturday 03:40 - 01:00
Sunday 03:40 - 01:00
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

About Colchester Stations Station

Station name Colchester Stations (37)
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 Gainsborough Stations and Colchester Stations

The travel time between Gainsborough Stations and Colchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gainsborough Stations and Colchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:02.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gainsborough Stations & Colchester Stations . owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Colchester Stations .

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