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Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Colchester (COL)

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14

train journeys
per day

67

miles (108 kms)

1hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

06:27 / 22:52

first / last train

2

direct trains

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Peterborough and Colchester , with 2 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Peterborough to Colchester is approximately 67 miles (108 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 45 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Peterborough to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from Peterborough to Colchester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:27
    3 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    10:02
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:42
    2 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    11:28
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    11:59
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:45
    2 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    13:28
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:50
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    13:59
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:44
    2 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    15:28
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:50
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    15:59
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:41
    2 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    17:27
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:50
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    18:02
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:50
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    19:59
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:50
    2 hrs 1 min Direct
    21:51
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:46
    1 hrs 54 mins Direct
    23:40
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    22:19
    7 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    06:04
    Peterborough
    Colchester
    Peterborough to Colchester

About Peterborough Station

Station name Peterborough (PBO)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 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 Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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 Peterborough and Colchester

The travel time between Peterborough and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Peterborough and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:27, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:52.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 2 direct services per day from Peterborough to Colchester

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Colchester.

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