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Trains from Gilfach Fargoed (GFF) to Colchester Town (CET)

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18

train journeys
per day

177

miles (285 kms)

4hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

06:29 / 23:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Gilfach Fargoed (GFF) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Gilfach Fargoed and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town is approximately 177 miles (285 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 9 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Gilfach Fargoed and Colchester Town.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:29
    4 hrs 34 mins 4 changes
    11:03
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:04
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:18
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    12:03
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:34
    4 hrs 53 mins 4 changes
    12:27
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:17
    4 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    13:03
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:46
    6 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    14:47
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:46
    6 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    15:47
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    5 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    16:47
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:46
    5 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    18:47
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:46
    5 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    19:47
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:46
    5 hrs 5 mins 4 changes
    20:51
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:19
    4 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    21:03
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:46
    5 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    21:47
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    17:19
    4 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    22:03
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:18
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    23:03
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:51
    12 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    07:45
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    21:14
    11 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    08:51
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    22:04
    11 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    09:27
    Gilfach Fargoed
    Colchester Town
    Gilfach Fargoed to Colchester Town

About Gilfach Fargoed Station

Station name Gilfach Fargoed (GFF)
Address Gilfach Fargoed station, Angel Lane, Gilfach Fargoed, Caerphilly, CF81 8LT
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
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 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 Gilfach Fargoed and Colchester Town

The travel time between Gilfach Fargoed and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gilfach Fargoed and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:37.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gilfach Fargoed & Colchester Town. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Gilfach Fargoed and Colchester Town.

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