The average train between Colchester and Shenfield takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester to Shenfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Colchester and Shenfield. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Shenfield at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester station and arriving at Shenfield station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Colchester to Shenfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Shenfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
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The distance between Colchester and Shenfield is 49.2 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Shenfield every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 34 min.