Hertford to Colchester Trains

Hertford to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hertford and Colchester takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

1h 59m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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1h 44m

£35–58

Hertford to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:06 PM → 6:48 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
5:36 PM → 7:33 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:06 PM → 8:03 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:36 PM → 8:37 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 8:06 AM
2h • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 8:06 AM
2h • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 8:06 AM
2h • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 9:36 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:37 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 8:06 AM
2h • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Hertford 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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Hertford to Colchester train times

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:06 PM → 6:48 PM

5:36 PM → 7:33 PM

6:06 PM → 8:03 PM

6:36 PM → 8:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM

6:06 AM → 8:06 AM

6:36 AM → 8:40 AM

7:06 AM → 8:48 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM

6:06 AM → 8:06 AM

6:36 AM → 8:40 AM

7:06 AM → 8:48 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM

6:06 AM → 8:06 AM

6:36 AM → 8:40 AM

7:06 AM → 8:48 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:07 AM → 7:46 AM

6:37 AM → 8:36 AM

7:07 AM → 9:03 AM

7:37 AM → 9:36 AM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:37 AM → 9:38 AM

7:55 AM → 10:11 AM

8:25 AM → 10:36 AM

8:55 AM → 11:11 AM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:29 AM

6:06 AM → 8:06 AM

6:36 AM → 8:40 AM

7:06 AM → 8:48 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Hertford, England and Colchester, England?

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