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Trains from Spalding (SPA) to Colchester (COL)

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14

train journeys
per day

75

miles (121 kms)

2hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

07:01 / 22:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Spalding (SPA) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Spalding 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 Spalding to Colchester is approximately 75 miles (121 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 31 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Spalding and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Spalding to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from Spalding to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:01
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:02
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:59
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:01
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:24
    3 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:31
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    15:38
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:23
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:27
    3 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:23
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    18:39
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    19:39
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:28
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    20:48
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:44
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    21:45
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:25
    3 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    22:40
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:29
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    23:40
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:27
    8 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    06:29
    Spalding
    Colchester
    Spalding to Colchester

About Spalding Station

Station name Spalding (SPA)
Address Spalding station, Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Saturday 06:30 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
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 Spalding and Colchester

The travel time between Spalding and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Spalding 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 07:01, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:48.

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

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Spalding and Colchester.

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