First train | 05:37 | |
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Last train | 22:40 | |
Departure station | Elmswell | |
Arrival station | Colchester Town | |
Journey time | From 1h 7m | |
Distance | 24 miles (39 km) | |
Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Elmswell to Colchester Town? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 38 minutes to travel the 24 miles (39 km) from Elmswell to Colchester Town by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 16 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Greater Anglia for all or at least part of your journey to Colchester Town.
Book train tickets from Elmswell 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.
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The average journey time by train between Elmswell and Colchester Town is 1 hour and 38 minutes, with around 16 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Elmswell to Colchester Town is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Elmswell to Colchester Town. Travelling from Elmswell to Colchester Town by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Elmswell to Colchester Town leaves at 05:37. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Elmswell to Colchester Town leaves at 22:40. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Elmswell to Colchester Town cover a distance of around 24 miles (39 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Colchester Town to Elmswell.
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