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Trains from Oxford to Colchester Town (CET)

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35

train journeys
per day

93

miles (150 kms)

2hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

05:20 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Oxford to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Oxford and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Oxford to Colchester Town is approximately 93 miles (150 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 40 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Oxford and Colchester Town.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Oxford to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Oxford to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:20
    2 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    08:03
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:00
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    08:48
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:31
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    09:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:00
    3 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:31
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    10:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:53
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:00
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    11:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:32
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    12:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:59
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    12:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:29
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    13:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:00
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    13:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:32
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:00
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:32
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:00
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    15:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    16:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:02
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    16:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    17:27
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:03
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    17:47
    Oxford
    Colchester Town
    Oxford to Colchester Town

About Oxford Station

Station name Oxford (OXF)
Address Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:30 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
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

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 Oxford and Colchester Town

The travel time between Oxford and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Oxford and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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Amenities on trains between Oxford 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 Oxford & Colchester Town. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Oxford and Colchester Town.

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