The average train between Lewes and Colchester takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes 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 Lewes and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Colchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Lewes to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Lewes to Colchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Lewes and Colchester is 128.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Colchester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 31m.
