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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Colchester Town to Shenfield for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Colchester Town
- Departure station
- Colchester Town station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, CO1 1XD
Operators serving Colchester Town
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Colchester Town
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- £3/day
Explore the area around Colchester Town
- Castle Park
About your departure station
Established in 1843 as Colchesters original terminus, the station was rebuilt in 1986 as the terminus of the Colchester to Walton line.
Colchester Town represents how historic stations can be repurposed for modern branch line operations while preserving their city center locations and transport functions.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Colchester Town to Shenfield?
Open the ticket search and enter Colchester Town as your departure station and Shenfield as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Colchester Town and Shenfield?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.