How to Travel from

Leicester to Colchester

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Leicester Colchester

Cheapest

By car (203 km)

2 h 15 min

203 km.

from $11

Other

Rideshare

2 h 15 min

203 km.

from $7.72

Train

2 h 8 min

160 km.

from $114.04

Bus

4 h 25 min

160 km.

from $72.13

Train, Bus

4 h 19 min

160 km.

from $202.57

Train, bus via Bus Interchange, Train, bus via Bus Interchange

4 h 50 min

160 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$46.83–$69.62

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$29.11–$40.50

Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$20.25–$29.11

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Leicester to Stansted

Ave. Duration:

2h 29m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$240.50

Greater Anglia

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greateranglia.co.uk/

Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$26.58–$37.97

Bus operators

First Essex

Phone:

+44 345 646 0707

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/essex

Bus from Bus Interchange to Essex

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Hourly

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Colchester is to drive which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margarets bus station and arriving at Colchester via London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Leicester to Colchester?

The distance between Leicester and Colchester is 245 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Colchester?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Leicester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Colchester bus from?

Leicester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margarets bus station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Colchester train from?

Leicester to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Leicester to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Leicester to Colchester bus arrive?

Leicester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

Where does the Leicester to Colchester train arrive?

Leicester to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Colchester is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Leicester to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.

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Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is a zoological garden situated near Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963 and celebrated its 60th anniversary on 2 June 2023. The zoo is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds as well as many invertebrates and fish species.

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle is a Norman castle in Colchester, Essex, England, dating from the second half of the eleventh century. The keep of the castle is mostly intact and is the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, due to it being built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius. The castle endured a three-month siege in 1216, but had fallen into disrepair by the seventeenth century when the curtain walls and some of the keep's upper parts were demolished; its original height is debated. The remaining structure was used as a prison and was partially restored as a large garden pavilion, but was purchased by Colchester Borough Council in 1922. The castle has, since 1860, housed Colchester Museum, which has an important collection of Roman exhibits. It is a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building.

Mercury Theatre

The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Colchester, producing highly regarded original work under the title "Mercury Productions" and also receiving touring shows. The theatre has two auditoria, and is led by Steve Mannix (Executive Director & CEO). The theatre also contains The Digby Gallery, which showcases local art.

Colchester

Colchester is a city in Essex, England. It is the third-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 at the 2021 Census. The demonym is Colcestrian. Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade.

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Six ways to Travel from Leicester to Colchester

Transport providers

Train operators

East Midlands Railways

National Express

Cross Country

Greater Anglia

Bus operators

First Essex

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Colchester?

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Colchester?

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Colchester?

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Colchester?

How far is it from Leicester to Colchester?

How do I travel from Leicester to Colchester without a car?

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Colchester?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Colchester bus from?

Where do I catch the Leicester to Colchester train from?

Train or bus from Leicester to Colchester?

Where does the Leicester to Colchester bus arrive?

Where does the Leicester to Colchester train arrive?

Can I drive from Leicester to Colchester?

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Colchester?

Where can I stay near Colchester?