Colchester to Crewe by train

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Overview: trains from Colchester to Crewe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester to Crewe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:43 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 263
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey £56.97 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 26m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Colchester to Crewe by train

Want to know how to get from Colchester to Crewe by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Colchester to Crewe take around 3 hours and 6 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 263 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Colchester is scheduled to depart at around  04:43. The last departure is usually at around 23:03 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Colchester at around 05:12, with the last train leaving at around 23:45. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 47 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £56.97.

We think any time is a great time to visit Crewe, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Crewe.

Is there a direct train from Colchester to Crewe?

The journey between Colchester and Crewe usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Colchester to Crewe every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Colchester to Crewe?

The Colchester to Crewe train travel takes about 3 hours and 6 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Colchester to Crewe train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Crewe leaving Colchester at around 04:43 and the last train leaving at around 23:03 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Colchester at around 05:12, with the final departure at 23:45.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.