Hereford to Colchester Trains

Hereford to Colchester trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Colchester takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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.

4h 36m
Duration: 232 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain

4h 9m

£98–171

Hereford to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:17 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 48m • 3 changes
5:30 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:07 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:17 AM → 9:03 AM
8h 46m • 3 changes
5:26 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 50m • 3 changes
6:17 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 4m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:04 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 4:15 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
2:23 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:30 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:07 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:17 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 48m • 3 changes
5:30 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:07 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:17 AM → 9:05 AM
8h 48m • 3 changes
5:30 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:07 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hereford 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.