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.
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 8:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:37 PM. 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.
3h 7m • 2 changes
2h 32m • 2 changes
2h 38m • 2 changes
2h 36m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Leicester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Colchester to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Colchester to Leicester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Colchester and Leicester is 161.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 10m.
