- Must visit
Royal Armouries Museum
Houses a large collection of arms and armor from around the world, including historical artifacts.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Leeds will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Colchester to Leeds without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings CrossOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Leeds:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Leeds costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 26m by train vs 3h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $80 (€64) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Leeds trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C40783+ P48047+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross | 5:12 AM Colchester station (COL) | 4h09 | 9:21 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P48018 · P47508+ EM785100+ C40804 | 5:40 AM Colchester station (COL) | 7h41 | 1:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3 transfers | |
C40785+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ P46984 | 5:41 AM Colchester station (COL) | 4h08 | 9:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47504+ C40785+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross | 6:00 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h49 | 9:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47510+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ C40788 | 6:30 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h51 | 10:21 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47514+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ C40789 | 7:00 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h49 | 10:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47512+ EM785100+ C40804 | 7:17 AM Colchester station (COL) | 6h04 | 1:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C40793+ P47518+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross | 7:30 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h51 | 11:21 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C40796+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ P47528 | 8:00 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h49 | 11:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C40798+ P47533+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross | 8:30 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h54 | 12:24 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47523+ EM785000+ C40809 | 8:47 AM Colchester station (COL) | 5h34 | 2:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C40801+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ P47539 | 9:00 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h50 | 12:50 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C40804+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ P47545 | 9:30 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h51 | 1:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47531+ EM784900+ Y11773 | 9:47 AM Colchester station (COL) | 5h34 | 3:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47734+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ C40808 | 10:04 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h45 | 1:49 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47556+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ C40809 | 10:30 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h51 | 2:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47538+ EM784800+ Y11776 | 10:47 AM Colchester station (COL) | 5h34 | 4:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47136+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ C40812 | 11:02 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h47 | 2:49 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47566+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11773 | 11:30 AM Colchester station (COL) | 3h51 | 3:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47548+ EM784700+ Y11779 | 11:47 AM Colchester station (COL) | 5h34 | 5:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47609+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11793 | 4:00 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3h49 | 7:49 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47612+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11795 | 4:30 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3h49 | 8:19 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47618+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11797 | 5:00 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3h52 | 8:52 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47621+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11799 | 5:30 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3h54 | 9:24 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47607+ EM784300+ Y11808 | 5:47 PM Colchester station (COL) | 5h36 | 11:23 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47627+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11802 | 6:00 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3h50 | 9:50 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47633+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11804 | 6:30 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3h51 | 10:21 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47637+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11806 | 7:00 PM Colchester station (COL) | 4h01 | 11:01 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47643+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11808 | 7:30 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3h53 | 11:23 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P47647+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Kings Cross+ Y11810 | 8:00 PM Colchester station (COL) | 4h05 | 12:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Colchester to Leeds run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $44 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:11, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 2:11 AM |
Last train 9:43 PM |
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