The average train between Lancing and Colchester takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Lancing 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 Lancing and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancing is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancing to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lancing station and arriving at Colchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Lancing to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lancing station.
Lancing to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Lancing to Colchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Lancing and Colchester is 145.5 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Lancing to Colchester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m.