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The train between Leicester and Colchester takes 2h 8m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Leicester and Colchester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 8m.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Leicester to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Leicester and Colchester is 161.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
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 8m.
