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Trains from Soham (SOJ) to Colchester (COL)

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14

train journeys
per day

38

miles (61 kms)

1hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

06:48 / 23:40

first / last train

2

direct trains

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Soham (SOJ) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Soham 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 Soham to Colchester is approximately 38 miles (61 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 52 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Soham to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Soham to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    09:29
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    1 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    10:02
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:50
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:28
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:40
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    12:00
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:49
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:29
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:39
    1 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    14:00
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:51
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:39
    1 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    16:02
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:49
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:28
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:39
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    17:54
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:39
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    19:55
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:47
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    21:28
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:39
    1 hrs 12 mins Direct
    21:51
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:34
    1 hrs 6 mins Direct
    23:40
    Soham
    Colchester
    Soham to Colchester

About Soham Station

Station name Soham (SOJ)
Address Soham station, Station Road, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DY
Managed by LE

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 Soham and Colchester

The travel time between Soham and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Soham 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 06:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:40.

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Amenities on trains between Soham 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 Soham to Colchester

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

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