How to travel from Lincoln to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Colchester is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln to Colchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Colchester.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Colchester

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Colchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Lincoln and Colchester is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Lincoln and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Colchester is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Colchester. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

LNER, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lincoln and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Colchester. We recommend that you drive to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Colchester. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lincoln and Colchester. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £58 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Colchester

Transport options from Lincoln to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£58($69)
every 4 hours305km (189 miles)
Train via Peterborough3hrs
£68($81)
twice daily249km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£43($51)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Colchester

The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Colchester
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Colchester
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Colchester