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Leicester to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Colchester takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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.

2h 22m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 7m
£77–126

Leicester to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Leicester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 7m.

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