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The average train between Lichfield and Colchester takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield 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.

3h 31m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 53m
£56–133

Lichfield to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Lichfield and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 55m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lichfield 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.

Map of how to get from Lichfield to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Lichfield, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Colchester via Lichfield Trent Valley, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 53m.

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