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Trains from Market Harborough (MHR) to Colchester (COL)

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36

train journeys
per day

86

miles (138 kms)

2hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

05:25 / 23:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Market Harborough (MHR) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Market Harborough and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Market Harborough to Colchester is approximately 86 miles (138 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 3 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Market Harborough and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Market Harborough to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Market Harborough to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:25
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:00
    2 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    08:42
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:24
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    09:15
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:57
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:27
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:27
    2 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:04
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:16
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:58
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:26
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:15
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:57
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:26
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:15
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:59
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:26
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    15:15
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:57
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    15:38
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:26
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:15
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:58
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:26
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    17:14
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:57
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Market Harborough
    Colchester
    Market Harborough to Colchester

About Market Harborough Station

Station name Market Harborough (MHR)
Address Market Harborough station, St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
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 Market Harborough and Colchester

The travel time between Market Harborough and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Market Harborough and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:45.

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Amenities on trains between Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough & Colchester. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Market Harborough and Colchester.

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