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Outbound fromColchester to Liverpool Lime Street by train
It takes an average of 7h 26m to travel from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street by train, over a distance of around 193 miles (310 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street and tickets for this journey start from £38 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:17 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Journey time | From 5h 19m | |
| Distance | 193 miles (310 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £38 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street in 5 hours 19 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 26 minutes to travel the 193 miles (310 km) from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 9 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to Liverpool Lime Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £38.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Liverpool Lime Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street
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Consider a Season Ticket
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