4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Colchester
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Colchester will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Colchester without transferring at least 2 times.
W33955+
Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+
C046508:07 AM4h07Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:14 PMColchester station (COL)$1121One-way2 transfers- W34089+
C16920+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+C046508:10 AM4h04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:14 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way3 transfers - W34085+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P669509:08 AM4h05Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:13 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way2 transfers
- W34249+C16925+P66950+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street9:12 AM4h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:13 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way3 transfers
- W34170+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P012508:43 AM4h03Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:46 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way2 transfers
- W34249+C16925+P66950+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street9:12 AM4h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:13 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way3 transfers
- W34119+P01259+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street9:43 AM4h03Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:46 PMColchester station (COL)$1491One-way2 transfers
- W34170+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P012508:43 AM4h03Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:46 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way2 transfers
- W34089+C16920+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+C046508:10 AM4h04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:14 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way3 transfers
- W34085+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P669509:08 AM4h05Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:13 PMColchester station (COL)$1391One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Colchester 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 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Liverpool to Colchester:
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Colchester costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
You'll arrive about 1h 21m sooner (3h 28m by train vs 4h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $150 (€123) compared to roughly $100 (€82) 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.
Live departures
Liverpool to Colchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Colchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33955+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+C04650 | 8:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h07 | 12:14 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| C16920+W34089+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+C04650 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h04 | 12:14 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| W34170+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P01250 | 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h03 | 12:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| W34085+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P66950 | 9:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h05 | 1:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
| C16925+W34249+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P66950 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 1:13 PM Colchester station (COL) | 3 transfers | |
| W34119+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P01259 | 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h03 | 1:46 PM Colchester station (COL) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Colchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Colchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€86) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (312 km) distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 193 miles (312 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€86) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 8:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to Colchester trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool and Colchester from $44 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Colchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Colchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Colchester
Most Liverpool to Colchester trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Colchester station pair, with some services arriving at Colchester Town. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Colchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Colchester station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Colchester from Colchester city centre
Colchester is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Colchester train station facilities and services
Colchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester. ATMs are available at Colchester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Colchester Town from Colchester city centre
Colchester Town train station facilities and services
Colchester Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Colchester Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Colchester Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Colchester Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Colchester Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Colchester Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Colchester Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hythe (Essex) from Colchester city centre
Hythe (Essex) is 1 km from Colchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Hythe (Essex) train station facilities and services
Hythe (Essex) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hythe (Essex): Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hythe (Essex): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hythe (Essex): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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