The average train between Loughborough and Colchester takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 10:41 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Loughborough to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Loughborough to Colchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Loughborough and Colchester is 173.1 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 18m.