Colchester to Leicester Trains

Colchester to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Leicester takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 29m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
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2h 11m

£66–105

Colchester to Leicester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:12 PM → 10:37 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:30 PM → 10:45 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
9:28 PM → 11:35 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
9:43 PM → 12:58 AM
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3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:26 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:25 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Colchester to Leicester train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:12 PM → 10:37 PM

8:30 PM → 10:45 PM

9:28 PM → 11:35 PM

9:43 PM → 12:58 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM

5:35 AM → 8:08 AM

5:44 AM → 8:22 AM

6:00 AM → 8:37 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM

5:35 AM → 8:08 AM

5:44 AM → 8:22 AM

6:00 AM → 8:37 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM

5:35 AM → 8:08 AM

5:44 AM → 8:22 AM

6:00 AM → 8:37 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:48 AM

5:35 AM → 8:08 AM

5:44 AM → 8:22 AM

6:00 AM → 8:37 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 7:33 AM

5:41 AM → 8:05 AM

6:00 AM → 8:20 AM

6:04 AM → 8:35 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:26 AM → 10:24 AM

8:02 AM → 10:52 AM

9:00 AM → 11:25 AM

9:22 AM → 11:51 AM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street

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9:43 PM → 12:58 AM
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