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Trains from Merstham (MHM) to Colchester (COL)

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40

train journeys
per day

62

miles (101 kms)

1hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

00:01 / 00:36

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Merstham (MHM) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Merstham and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Merstham to Colchester is approximately 62 miles (101 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 20 mins.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Merstham and Colchester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Merstham to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Merstham to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:01
    6 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    06:29
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:47
    6 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    07:18
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:03
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:33
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    08:42
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:33
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:03
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:04
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:33
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:04
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:03
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:04
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:03
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:04
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:03
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:04
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:33
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:03
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    15:04
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:33
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    15:20
    Merstham
    Colchester
    Merstham to Colchester

About Merstham Station

Station name Merstham (MHM)
Address Merstham station, Station Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ED
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:35
Saturday 06:10 - 19:35
Sunday 08:30 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Merstham and Colchester

The travel time between Merstham and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Merstham and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:36.

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Amenities on trains between Merstham 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 Merstham & Colchester. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Merstham and Colchester.

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