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Trains from Swanley (SAY) to Colchester (COL)

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47

train journeys
per day

46

miles (75 kms)

1hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

04:37 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Swanley (SAY) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Swanley and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Swanley to Colchester is approximately 46 miles (75 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 24 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Swanley and Colchester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Swanley to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Swanley to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:37
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    07:18
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:41
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:46
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:16
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:46
    2 hrs 2 changes
    10:46
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:05
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    11:38
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:46
    2 hrs 2 changes
    11:46
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    12:19
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:05
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:46
    2 hrs 2 changes
    12:46
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:48
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    13:19
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:05
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:46
    2 hrs 2 changes
    13:46
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:48
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:05
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:46
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Swanley
    Colchester
    Swanley to Colchester

About Swanley Station

Station name Swanley (SAY)
Address Swanley station, Station Approach, off Goldsel Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8JD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 14:30
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 Swanley and Colchester

The travel time between Swanley and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Swanley and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Swanley 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 Swanley & Colchester. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Swanley and Colchester.

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