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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Birmingham New Street

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40

train journeys
per day

124

miles (201 kms)

2hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Birmingham New Street

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Birmingham New Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Birmingham New Street is approximately 124 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 34 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Birmingham New Street.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Birmingham New Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Birmingham New Street Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    08:26
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:12
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    09:27
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    09:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:51
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    10:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    11:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    12:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:03
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    13:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    13:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    14:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:33
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    15:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:01
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    15:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:33
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    16:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:01
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    16:56
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:33
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:48
    Colchester
    Birmingham New Street
    Colchester to Birmingham New Street

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

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
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 Colchester and Birmingham New Street

The travel time between Colchester and Birmingham New Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Birmingham New Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Birmingham New Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Birmingham New Street. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Birmingham New Street.

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