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Trains from Howden (HOW) to Colchester (COL)

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16

train journeys
per day

148

miles (238 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

06:51 / 22:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Howden (HOW) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Howden 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 Howden to Colchester is approximately 148 miles (238 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 55 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Howden and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Howden to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Howden to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:51
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:12
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:58
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:13
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:57
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    16:45
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:13
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:12
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:33
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:13
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    20:19
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:32
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    21:20
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:16
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    22:46
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:32
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:11
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    01:36
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:16
    9 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:19
    10 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Howden
    Colchester
    Howden to Colchester

About Howden Station

Station name Howden (HOW)
Address Howden station, Howden, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 7SE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
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 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 Howden and Colchester

The travel time between Howden and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Howden 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 06:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:53.

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

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Howden and Colchester.

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