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Trains from Southend Central (SOC) to Colchester (COL)

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56

train journeys
per day

26

miles (42 kms)

1hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

04:46 / 00:44

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Southend Central (SOC) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 56 scheduled rail journeys between Southend Central and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 56 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend Central to Colchester is approximately 26 miles (42 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 49 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Central and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend Central to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 31 mins.

Journeys from Southend Central to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:46
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    06:29
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:25
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    07:03
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:45
    1 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    07:18
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:20
    1 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    07:46
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    1 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    1 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    08:15
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:08
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    08:42
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:35
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:45
    1 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    09:40
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:14
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:04
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    1 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:15
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    1 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    11:15
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:55
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    11:38
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:04
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    1 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    12:16
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    13:04
    Southend Central
    Colchester
    Southend Central to Colchester

About Southend Central Station

Station name Southend Central (SOC)
Address Southend Central station, Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 18:45
Saturday 06:30 - 21:00
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Southend Central and Colchester

The travel time between Southend Central and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend Central and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 56 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:44.

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Amenities on trains between Southend Central 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 Southend Central & Colchester. owever, there are 56 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Central and Colchester.

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