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Trains from Thornton Heath (TTH) to Colchester Town (CET)

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44

train journeys
per day

54

miles (88 kms)

2hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

06:13 / 23:50

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Thornton Heath (TTH) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Thornton Heath and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Thornton Heath to Colchester Town is approximately 54 miles (88 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 59 mins.

London Overground, Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Thornton Heath and Colchester Town.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Thornton Heath to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 21 mins.

Journeys from Thornton Heath to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:13
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    08:48
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:28
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    09:03
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:59
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    09:27
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:26
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    09:47
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:29
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:59
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    10:27
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:26
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:29
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    11:03
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    11:27
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:26
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:00
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    12:27
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:26
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:00
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    13:27
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:26
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:47
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:00
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:27
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:26
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:00
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    15:27
    Thornton Heath
    Colchester Town
    Thornton Heath to Colchester Town

About Thornton Heath Station

Station name Thornton Heath (TTH)
Address Thornton Heath station, Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RX
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:40 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 17:45
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 Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
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 Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Thornton Heath and Colchester Town

The travel time between Thornton Heath and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Thornton Heath and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 44 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:13, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:50.

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Amenities on trains between Thornton Heath and Colchester Town can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Thornton Heath & Colchester Town. owever, there are 44 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Southern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Thornton Heath and Colchester Town.

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