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Trains from Stafford (STA) to Colchester (COL)

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29

train journeys
per day

141

miles (228 kms)

2hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

05:56 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Stafford (STA) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Stafford and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stafford to Colchester is approximately 141 miles (228 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 37 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stafford to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Stafford to Colchester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:56
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:15
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:22
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:14
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:15
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:52
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:14
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:15
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:52
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:14
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:52
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:52
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:14
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:15
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:52
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:52
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:45
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:14
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    16:20
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:52
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:45
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:52
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    17:57
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:14
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    18:21
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:52
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    19:01
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:14
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:52
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:46
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:14
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    20:15
    Stafford
    Colchester
    Stafford to Colchester

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
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 Unavailable
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 Stafford and Colchester

The travel time between Stafford and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stafford and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Stafford 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 Stafford & Colchester. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Colchester.

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