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Trains from Whittlesea (WLE) to Colchester Town (CET)

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10

train journeys
per day

63

miles (101 kms)

2hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

06:42 / 23:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whittlesea (WLE) to Colchester Town (CET)

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On a typical weekday there are 10 scheduled rail journeys between Whittlesea and Colchester Town , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 10 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whittlesea to Colchester Town is approximately 63 miles (101 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 12 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesea and Colchester Town.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whittlesea to Colchester Town. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Whittlesea to Colchester Town Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:42
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    09:47
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    08:18
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    09:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    12:27
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    11:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    14:27
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    16:27
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    15:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    18:27
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    17:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    20:27
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    19:58
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    22:03
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town
  • Mon 6th May
    21:54
    8 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    06:27
    Whittlesea
    Colchester Town
    Whittlesea to Colchester Town

About Whittlesea Station

Station name Whittlesea (WLE)
Address Whittlesea station, Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
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 Whittlesea and Colchester Town

The travel time between Whittlesea and Colchester Town by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whittlesea and Colchester Town vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 10 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:21.

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Amenities on trains between Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea & Colchester Town. owever, there are 10 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesea and Colchester Town.

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