The average train between Herne Bay and Colchester takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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.
Trains run hourly between Herne Bay and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Colchester station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Herne Bay to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Herne Bay to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Herne Bay and Colchester is 59.5 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 8m.