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Trains from Ilkeston (ILN) to Colchester (COL)

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21

train journeys
per day

118

miles (190 kms)

3hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

05:56 / 23:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ilkeston (ILN) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Ilkeston and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ilkeston to Colchester is approximately 118 miles (190 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 15 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Ilkeston and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ilkeston to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Ilkeston to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:56
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    10:15
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:41
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:24
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:41
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:22
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:50
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:45
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:38
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:38
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:45
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:39
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:19
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:45
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    19:46
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:45
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:45
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    21:40
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:46
    4 hrs 3 changes
    22:46
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:45
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:45
    5 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Ilkeston
    Colchester
    Ilkeston to Colchester

About Ilkeston Station

Station name Ilkeston (ILN)
Address Ilkeston station, Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE
Managed by EM

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 Ilkeston and Colchester

The travel time between Ilkeston and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ilkeston and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:30.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ilkeston & Colchester. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Ilkeston and Colchester.

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