The average train between Hertford and Colchester takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Hertford 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 Hertford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Colchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Hertford to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.
Hertford to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Hertford to Colchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hertford and Colchester is 68.3 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Hertford East to Colchester via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 44m.
