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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Colchester takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 46m
£70–143

Pontefract to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 237.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 46m.

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