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Trains from Shildon (SHD) to Colchester (COL)

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14

train journeys
per day

215

miles (347 kms)

4hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

07:32 / 20:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

1

route

Trains from Shildon (SHD) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Shildon and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Shildon to Colchester is approximately 215 miles (347 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 15 mins.

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

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shildon to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Shildon to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    15:20
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    17:17
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:32
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    19:20
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:32
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    20:19
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:32
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    21:20
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:32
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    22:19
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:32
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    23:21
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:32
    6 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    01:36
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:31
    9 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Shildon
    Colchester
    Shildon to Colchester

About Shildon Station

Station name Shildon (SHD)
Address Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Managed by NT

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 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 Shildon and Colchester

The travel time between Shildon and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shildon 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 07:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 20:52.

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Amenities on trains between Shildon 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 Shildon & Colchester. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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