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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester (COL)

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20

train journeys
per day

344

miles (555 kms)

6hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

05:13 / 00:28

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Queen Street and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester is approximately 344 miles (555 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 45 mins.

ScotRail, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Queen Street and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 27 mins.

Journeys from Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:13
    6 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    6 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    6 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    6 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:16
    6 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:20
    6 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:15
    6 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:14
    6 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:15
    7 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    21:20
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:18
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    21:45
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:20
    6 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:10
    7 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    00:15
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:15
    8 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    01:36
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:20
    7 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:45
    11 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:20
    9 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:45
    11 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:52
    12 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Colchester
    Glasgow Queen Street to Colchester

About Glasgow Queen Street Station

Station name Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Address Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:55
Saturday 05:10 - 23:55
Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
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 Glasgow Queen Street and Colchester

The travel time between Glasgow Queen Street and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Queen Street and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:13, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:28.

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Amenities on trains between Glasgow Queen Street 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 Glasgow Queen Street & Colchester. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Queen Street and Colchester.

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