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Trains from Northampton to Colchester Town (CET)

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34

train journeys
per day

80

miles (129 kms)

2hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

00:40 / 00:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Northampton to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between Northampton and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Northampton to Colchester Town is approximately 80 miles (129 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 24 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Northampton and Colchester Town.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Northampton to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from Northampton to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:40
    7 hrs 3 changes
    07:40
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    05:03
    3 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    08:27
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:17
    2 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    09:03
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:25
    3 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    09:27
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:39
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:18
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:27
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:31
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:27
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    11:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:18
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:18
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:18
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:18
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    15:27
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    15:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:18
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    16:03
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    16:47
    Northampton
    Colchester Town
    Northampton to Colchester Town

About Northampton Station

Station name Northampton (NMP)
Address Northampton station, Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 07:00 - 20:00
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 Available

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 Northampton and Colchester Town

The travel time between Northampton and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Northampton and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:49.

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Amenities on trains between Northampton 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 Northampton & Colchester Town. owever, there are 34 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Northampton and Colchester Town.

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