Harpenden to Colchester Trains

Harpenden to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Harpenden and Colchester takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harpenden to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 47m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Every 20 minutes
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1h 34m

£42–58

Harpenden to Colchester train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Harpenden and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:22 PM → 3:14 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 3:17 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
2:08 PM → 3:46 PM
1h 38m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 4:13 PM
1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
4:47 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
4:47 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
4:47 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
4:47 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:29 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
4:47 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
5:17 AM → 7:13 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 7:16 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:12 AM → 9:13 AM
9h 1m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 11:15 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 11:36 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Harpenden to Colchester train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:22 PM → 3:14 PM

1:38 PM → 3:17 PM

2:08 PM → 3:46 PM

2:22 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:47 AM → 6:46 AM

5:17 AM → 7:18 AM

6:08 AM → 7:46 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:47 AM → 6:46 AM

5:17 AM → 7:18 AM

6:08 AM → 7:46 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:47 AM → 6:46 AM

5:17 AM → 7:18 AM

6:08 AM → 7:46 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:17 AM → 6:29 AM

4:47 AM → 6:46 AM

5:17 AM → 7:18 AM

6:08 AM → 7:46 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:29 AM → 6:39 AM

4:47 AM → 7:03 AM

5:17 AM → 7:13 AM

5:28 AM → 7:16 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:12 AM → 9:13 AM

9:22 AM → 11:11 AM

9:38 AM → 11:15 AM

9:52 AM → 11:36 AM

Frequently asked questions

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