| First train | 10:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:18 | |
| Departure station | Birkenhead Central | |
| Arrival station | Colchester Town | |
| Journey time | From 6h 10m | |
| Distance | 195 miles (313 km) | |
| Changes | 5 changes | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Greater Anglia, Merseyrail |
Thinking about taking the train from Birkenhead Central to Colchester Town? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 35 minutes to travel the 195 miles (313 km) from Birkenhead Central to Colchester Town by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 5 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia or Merseyrail to Colchester Town. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birkenhead Central to Colchester Town in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Colchester Town by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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