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Trains from Whiston (WHN) to Colchester (COL)

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33

train journeys
per day

186

miles (300 kms)

5hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 01:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whiston (WHN) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Whiston and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whiston to Colchester is approximately 186 miles (300 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whiston to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Whiston to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:18
    9 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    09:45
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:32
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:20
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:08
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:15
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    16:15
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    16:45
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    17:14
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:33
    5 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    18:15
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:33
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    18:42
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    19:46
    Whiston
    Colchester
    Whiston to Colchester

About Whiston Station

Station name Whiston (WHN)
Address Whiston station, Drive Way, Whiston, Merseyside, L35 3TY
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 23:55
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:55
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:55
Thursday 06:00 - 23:55
Friday 06:00 - 23:55
Saturday 06:00 - 23:55
Sunday 08:40 - 00:00
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 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 Whiston and Colchester

The travel time between Whiston and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whiston and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:37.

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Amenities on trains between Whiston 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 Whiston & Colchester. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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