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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Leicester (LEI)

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13

train journeys
per day

99

miles (159 kms)

3hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Leicester is approximately 99 miles (159 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 5 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Leicester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Leicester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    08:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:20
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:22
    3 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:46
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:47
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:20
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    16:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:47
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    17:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:20
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    18:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:46
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    19:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:18
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    20:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:20
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    22:55
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:22
    9 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    08:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Leicester

The travel time between Colchester and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Leicester. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.