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Trains from Whaley Bridge (WBR) to Colchester Town (CET)

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21

train journeys
per day

157

miles (252 kms)

4hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

06:06 / 23:44

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whaley Bridge (WBR) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Whaley Bridge and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town is approximately 157 miles (252 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 21 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Whaley Bridge and Colchester Town.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:06
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    06:31
    4 hrs 56 mins 4 changes
    11:27
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:01
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:33
    4 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    12:27
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:03
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:33
    4 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    13:27
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:03
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    13:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:33
    4 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    14:27
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    10:04
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:03
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    15:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    12:04
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:03
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    14:04
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    18:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:03
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    19:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:04
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    20:51
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    16:32
    4 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    21:27
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    17:04
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    17:33
    5 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    22:40
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    18:03
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    22:47
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    20:31
    10 hrs 38 mins 4 changes
    07:09
    Whaley Bridge
    Colchester Town
    Whaley Bridge to Colchester Town

About Whaley Bridge Station

Station name Whaley Bridge (WBR)
Address Whaley Bridge station, Market Street, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:50 - 13:20
Tuesday 06:50 - 13:20
Wednesday 06:50 - 13:20
Thursday 06:50 - 13:20
Friday 06:50 - 13:20
Saturday 06:50 - 13:20
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

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 Whaley Bridge and Colchester Town

The travel time between Whaley Bridge and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whaley Bridge and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:44.

First class tickets on trains between Whaley Bridge and Colchester Town typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge & Colchester Town. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Whaley Bridge and Colchester Town.

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