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Trains from Kettering (KET) to Colchester (COL)

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13

train journeys
per day

76

miles (123 kms)

4hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Kettering (KET) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Kettering and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Kettering to Colchester is approximately 76 miles (123 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 40 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Kettering and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Kettering to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Kettering to Colchester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:18
    9 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    09:29
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:06
    5 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:28
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:27
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:28
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:26
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:28
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:26
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    14:28
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:22
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:22
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    16:28
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:21
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:22
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    18:29
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:22
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    20:28
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:26
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:38
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:21
    10 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    09:29
    Kettering
    Colchester
    Kettering to Colchester

About Kettering Station

Station name Kettering (KET)
Address Kettering station, Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:30
Saturday 06:00 - 20:30
Sunday 08:00 - 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 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 Kettering and Colchester

The travel time between Kettering and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Kettering and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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Amenities on trains between Kettering 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 Kettering & Colchester. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Kettering and Colchester.

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