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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Loughborough (LBO)

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45

train journeys
per day

107

miles (172 kms)

2hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 23:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Loughborough (LBO)

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Loughborough , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Loughborough is approximately 107 miles (172 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 13 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Loughborough.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Loughborough. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Loughborough Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    08:34
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    2 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    08:49
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    09:29
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:05
    2 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    09:49
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    3 hrs 2 changes
    10:30
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:32
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    11:27
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:49
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:27
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:03
    2 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:28
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:28
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    13:47
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:27
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:33
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:27
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    14:46
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    15:27
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:33
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:27
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:01
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    15:46
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:26
    Colchester
    Loughborough
    Colchester to Loughborough

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 Loughborough Station

Station name Loughborough (LBO)
Address Loughborough station, Station Boulevard, off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Loughborough

The travel time between Colchester and Loughborough by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Loughborough vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Loughborough 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 & Loughborough. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Loughborough.

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