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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Colchester (COL)

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68

train journeys
per day

27

miles (43 kms)

1hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

00:30 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 68 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 68 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Colchester is approximately 27 miles (43 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 8 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Colchester.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:30
    5 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    06:29
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:30
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    07:35
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:00
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    2 hrs 2 changes
    08:15
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    08:42
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:58
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    2 hrs 2 changes
    09:15
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:28
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:43
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    09:45
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    10:04
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    2 hrs 2 changes
    10:15
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:45
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    10:46
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:15
    2 hrs 1 change
    11:15
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:45
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    11:46
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    12:04
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:16
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Stansted Airport
    Colchester
    Stansted Airport to Colchester

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
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 Stansted Airport and Colchester

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 68 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

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Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport & Colchester. owever, there are 68 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Colchester.

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