The average train between Lichfield and Colchester takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. 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.
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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Lichfield to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Lichfield to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Lichfield to Colchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lichfield and Colchester is 205.5 km. The road distance is 276 km.
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 54m.