Leicester to Colchester Trains

Leicester to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Colchester takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

2h 7m

£71–105

Leicester to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Leicester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:04 AM → 12:17 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:29 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Leicester to Colchester train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:04 AM → 12:17 PM

10:32 AM → 12:46 PM

10:43 AM → 1:13 PM

11:04 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM

6:02 AM → 8:17 AM

6:30 AM → 8:48 AM

6:43 AM → 9:13 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM

6:02 AM → 8:17 AM

6:30 AM → 8:48 AM

6:43 AM → 9:13 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM

6:02 AM → 8:17 AM

6:30 AM → 8:48 AM

6:43 AM → 9:13 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:46 AM

6:02 AM → 8:17 AM

6:30 AM → 8:48 AM

6:43 AM → 9:13 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:46 AM

5:54 AM → 8:16 AM

6:23 AM → 8:46 AM

6:43 AM → 9:13 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:29 AM → 11:15 AM

8:53 AM → 11:36 AM

9:27 AM → 12:11 PM

10:27 AM → 1:11 PM

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