The average train between Colchester and Lewisham takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Lewisham. 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 Colchester and Lewisham. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Lewisham at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Lewisham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Lewisham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Colchester to Lewisham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Lewisham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lewisham DLR Station.
Book your Colchester to Lewisham train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Colchester and Lewisham is 78.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Lewisham DLR Station via Stratford (London) and Stratford DLR Station in around 1h 19m.