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Trains from Needham Market (NMT) to Colchester Town (CET)

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20

train journeys
per day

19

miles (31 kms)

1hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

05:17 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Needham Market (NMT) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Needham Market and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Needham Market to Colchester Town is approximately 19 miles (31 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 22 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Needham Market and Colchester Town.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Needham Market to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Needham Market to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:17
    1 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    06:27
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    05:55
    1 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    07:03
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:50
    1 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    07:51
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:04
    1 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    08:27
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:50
    58 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:52
    55 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    56 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:51
    56 mins 2 changes
    11:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:51
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    13:27
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:51
    56 mins 2 changes
    13:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:51
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    15:27
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:51
    56 mins 2 changes
    15:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:51
    56 mins 2 changes
    16:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:51
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    18:27
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    17:52
    55 mins 2 changes
    18:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:51
    56 mins 2 changes
    19:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    19:51
    1 hrs 2 changes
    20:51
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    20:51
    56 mins 2 changes
    21:47
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    21:51
    1 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    23:03
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    23:52
    6 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    06:27
    Needham Market
    Colchester Town
    Needham Market to Colchester Town

About Needham Market Station

Station name Needham Market (NMT)
Address Needham Market station, Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS
Managed by LE

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 Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Needham Market and Colchester Town

The travel time between Needham Market and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Needham Market and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between Needham Market and Colchester Town can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Needham Market & Colchester Town. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Needham Market and Colchester Town.

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