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Trains from Littlehampton (LIT) to Colchester (COL)

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32

train journeys
per day

97

miles (157 kms)

3hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

05:11 / 01:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Littlehampton (LIT) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Littlehampton and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Littlehampton to Colchester is approximately 97 miles (157 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 43 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Littlehampton and Colchester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Littlehampton to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Littlehampton to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:11
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    08:42
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:10
    3 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:40
    3 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:10
    3 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:40
    3 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    11:04
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:13
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    11:38
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:43
    3 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:13
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:13
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    13:38
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:13
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:43
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    15:15
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:13
    3 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    15:38
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:43
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    16:15
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:13
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:43
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    17:14
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:13
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:13
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    18:34
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:43
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:13
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:33
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:42
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    20:11
    Littlehampton
    Colchester
    Littlehampton to Colchester

About Littlehampton Station

Station name Littlehampton (LIT)
Address Littlehampton station, Terminus Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5BS
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 19:15
Saturday 06:30 - 19:55
Sunday 08:10 - 19:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
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 Littlehampton and Colchester

The travel time between Littlehampton and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Littlehampton and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:21.

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Amenities on trains between Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton & Colchester. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Littlehampton and Colchester.

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