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Trains from Pontefract Stations to Colchester (COL)

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16

train journeys
per day

154

miles (248 kms)

3hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

08:02 / 23:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Pontefract Stations to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Pontefract Stations and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Pontefract Stations to Colchester is approximately 154 miles (248 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 46 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Pontefract Stations and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Pontefract Monkhill to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Pontefract Stations to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Colchester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:13
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Pontefract Baghill
    Colchester
    Pontefract Baghill to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    15:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:34
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    15:20
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Colchester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:48
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    17:14
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    18:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:52
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:46
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Colchester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    21:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    22:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:48
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    23:15
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:48
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    01:36
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:58
    10 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester

About Pontefract Stations Station

Station name Pontefract Stations (133)
Address London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 03:10 - 01:00
Tuesday 04:00 - 01:00
Wednesday 04:00 - 01:00
Thursday 04:00 - 01:00
Friday 03:40 - 01:00
Saturday 03:40 - 01:00
Sunday 03:40 - 01:00
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 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 Pontefract Stations and Colchester

The travel time between Pontefract Stations and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Pontefract Stations and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 08:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:22.

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Amenities on trains between Pontefract Stations 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 Pontefract Stations & Colchester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Pontefract Stations and Colchester.

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