Trains from Colchester to Leicester

Colchester to Leicester train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train between Colchester (East of England) to Leicester (East Midlands England). The services on board can change depending on the train company.

How long is the train?

The journey time to go to Leicester from Colchester may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change. There are 100 miles between the two cities.

How much does it costs?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Colchester to Leicester train tickets

Colchester - Leicester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Colchester to Leicester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Colchester - Leicester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Colchester to Leicester will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 7 days in advance, tickets should be available from £27 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £71 for your journey. Thus, you can save 63% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 7 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Colchester to Leicester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Colchester and Leicester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leicester to Colchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Colchester - Leicester train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age and your situation, you can get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you save money for your Colchester Leicester train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Colchester to Leicester? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Colchester Leicester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Colchester to Leicester (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey