The average train between Lancashire and Colchester takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancashire 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 hourly between Lancashire and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancashire is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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4h 44m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lancashire to Colchester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lancashire to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lancashire station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Lancashire to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Lancashire to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Lancashire to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lancashire and Colchester is 314.5 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a bus from Wheatley Farm to Colchester via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 19m.