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Trains from Greenock West (GKW) to Colchester (COL)

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16

train journeys
per day

362

miles (583 kms)

7hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

05:28 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Greenock West (GKW) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Greenock West 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 West to Colchester is approximately 362 miles (583 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 7 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Greenock West to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Greenock West to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:28
    7 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:21
    7 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    7 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    7 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:18
    7 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    7 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:18
    7 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    7 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:18
    7 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:18
    7 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    21:45
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    8 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    23:05
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:18
    7 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:18
    7 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    00:15
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:18
    8 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:29
    10 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:29
    11 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Greenock West
    Colchester
    Greenock West to Colchester

About Greenock West Station

Station name Greenock West (GKW)
Address Greenock West station, Inverkip Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA15 1TE
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 00:05
Tuesday 06:00 - 00:05
Wednesday 06:00 - 00:05
Thursday 06:00 - 00:05
Friday 06:00 - 00:05
Saturday 06:00 - 00:05
Sunday 07:55 - 00:05
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
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 West and Colchester

The travel time between Greenock West and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Greenock West 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 05:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

First class tickets on trains between Greenock West and Colchester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Greenock West 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 West & 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 West and Colchester.

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