The train between Shrewsbury and Colchester takes 3h 42m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Shrewsbury 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.
Trains run on demand between Shrewsbury and Colchester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 42m.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Colchester station via Birmingham New Street station and London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Shrewsbury to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Shrewsbury and Colchester is 264.8 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Colchester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 42m.