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Outbound fromBeeston to Colchester by train
It takes an average of 4h 5m to travel from Beeston to Colchester by train, over a distance of around 113 miles (182 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Beeston to Colchester and tickets for this journey start from £58.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:54 | |
| Departure station | Beeston | |
| Arrival station | Colchester | |
| Journey time | From 3h 19m | |
| Distance | 113 miles (182 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £58.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Beeston to Colchester in 3 hours 19 minutes
If you want to travel from Beeston to Colchester by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Beeston to Colchester by train to take around 4 hours 5 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 113 miles (182 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Colchester. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Beeston to Colchester start from £58.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Beeston to Colchester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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