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Trains from Shirebrook (SHB) to Colchester (COL)

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16

train journeys
per day

126

miles (202 kms)

4hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

07:00 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Shirebrook (SHB) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook to Colchester is approximately 126 miles (202 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 4 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Shirebrook to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Shirebrook to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:00
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:00
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:38
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    15:38
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:00
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    18:39
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:00
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:00
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:00
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    21:40
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:13
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    21:51
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:00
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    22:46
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:00
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    23:40
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:00
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    01:56
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:02
    9 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Shirebrook
    Colchester
    Shirebrook to Colchester

About Shirebrook Station

Station name Shirebrook (SHB)
Address Shirebrook Station, Station Road, Shirebrook, Derbyshire, NG20 8SX
Managed by EM

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 Shirebrook and Colchester

The travel time between Shirebrook and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Shirebrook 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 07:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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

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

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