The average train between Lewisham and Colchester takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Lewisham 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 every 20 minutes between Lewisham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewisham is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 7m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

1h 3m • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lewisham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lewisham station and arriving at Colchester station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Lewisham to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Lewisham to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Lewisham to Colchester train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Lewisham and Colchester is 78.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 40 min.