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Trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Colchester (COL)

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16

train journeys
per day

361

miles (582 kms)

7hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Greenock Central and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Greenock Central to Colchester is approximately 361 miles (582 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 5 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Greenock Central and Colchester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Greenock Central to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 11 mins.

Journeys from Greenock Central to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:30
    7 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:23
    7 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:34
    7 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:20
    7 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:20
    7 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:20
    7 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:20
    7 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:20
    7 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:20
    7 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:20
    7 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    21:45
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:50
    8 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    23:05
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:20
    7 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:20
    7 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    00:15
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:20
    8 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:31
    10 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:31
    11 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Greenock Central
    Colchester
    Greenock Central to Colchester

About Greenock Central Station

Station name Greenock Central (GKC)
Address Greenock Central station, Station Avenue, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA15 1DH
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:20 - 20:34
Saturday 07:20 - 20:34
Sunday 09:20 - 17:30
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 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 Greenock Central and Colchester

The travel time between Greenock Central and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Greenock Central and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

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Amenities on trains between Greenock Central 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 Greenock Central & Colchester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Greenock Central and Colchester.

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