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Trains from Small Heath (SMA) to Colchester (COL)

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26

train journeys
per day

123

miles (198 kms)

4hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

05:58 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Small Heath (SMA) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Small Heath and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Small Heath to Colchester is approximately 123 miles (198 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 50 mins.

Elizabeth Line, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Small Heath and Colchester.

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

Journeys from Small Heath to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:58
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:15
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:05
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:35
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:05
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:05
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:05
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:05
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    16:15
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:35
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:05
    4 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:35
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    18:39
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:35
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    19:39
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:05
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    20:19
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:35
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:05
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    21:20
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:35
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    21:40
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:05
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    22:19
    Small Heath
    Colchester
    Small Heath to Colchester

About Small Heath Station

Station name Small Heath (SMA)
Address Small Heath station, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, West Midlands, B10 0DP
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 10:00
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

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 Small Heath and Colchester

The travel time between Small Heath and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Small Heath and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

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Amenities on trains between Small Heath 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 Small Heath & Colchester. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, GWR, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Small Heath and Colchester.

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