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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Colchester (COL)

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71

train journeys
per day

53

miles (85 kms)

1hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

03:55 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 71 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 71 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Colchester is approximately 53 miles (85 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 50 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from St Albans City to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    03:55
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    06:29
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:35
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    06:48
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:53
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    07:03
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:23
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    07:18
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:35
    2 hrs 2 changes
    07:35
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:55
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    07:46
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:27
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    08:15
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:39
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:45
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    08:42
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    1 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:33
    1 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:11
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:27
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:41
    1 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:45
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:01
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:13
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    St Albans City
    Colchester
    St Albans City to Colchester

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
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 St Albans City and Colchester

The travel time between St Albans City and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 71 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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Amenities on trains between St Albans City 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 St Albans City & Colchester. owever, there are 71 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Colchester.

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