The average train between Colchester and Lowestoft takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Colchester to Lowestoft train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Lowestoft train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Colchester to Lowestoft train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Colchester and Lowestoft is 87.1 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Lowestoft via Norwich in around 2h 21m.