The average train between Colchester and Lancaster takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Colchester to Lancaster. 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 once daily between Colchester and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:25 AM which arrives into Lancaster at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Lancaster station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Colchester to Lancaster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Lancaster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Colchester to Lancaster train tickets online with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Colchester and Lancaster is 345 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Lancaster via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, and London Euston in around 4h 12m.
