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Trains from Colchester Stations to Leicester (LEI)

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44

train journeys
per day

99

miles (159 kms)

2hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester Stations to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Stations and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Stations to Leicester is approximately 99 miles (159 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 10 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations 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 2hrs 34 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Stations to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    08:39
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    08:49
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    09:08
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:19
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    10:09
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:17
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:36
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:34
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:49
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    12:45
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    13:06
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    14:36
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Colchester
    Leicester
    Colchester to Leicester

About Colchester Stations Station

Station name Colchester Stations (37)
Address London St. Pancras International st, Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 23:15
Saturday 06:00 - 23:15
Sunday 07:15 - 23:15
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 Unavailable
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 Stations and Leicester

The travel time between Colchester Stations and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Stations and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 44 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester Stations and Leicester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Colchester Stations 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 Stations & Leicester. owever, there are 44 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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