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Trains from Loughborough (LBO) to Colchester (COL)

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38

train journeys
per day

107

miles (172 kms)

2hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:00 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Loughborough (LBO) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Loughborough and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Loughborough to Colchester is approximately 107 miles (172 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 33 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Loughborough to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Loughborough to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:00
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:51
    3 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    09:40
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    09:45
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:19
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:50
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:20
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:53
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:32
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:53
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:54
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:32
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:53
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:34
    3 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:53
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    14:45
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:32
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:38
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:52
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:45
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:34
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:53
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    16:45
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:32
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Loughborough
    Colchester
    Loughborough to Colchester

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Loughborough and Colchester

The travel time between Loughborough and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 33 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Loughborough and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Loughborough & Colchester. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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