The average train between Lancashire and Colchester takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. 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 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancashire is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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 26m.
Lancashire to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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 2 other operators.
The distance between Lancashire and Colchester is 314.5 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Langho to Colchester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 49m.