Hertfordshire to Colchester Trains

Hertfordshire to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hertfordshire and Colchester takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertfordshire 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 53m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to Moorgatetrain Welwyn Garden City - Moorgate
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

1h 52m

£34–68

Hertfordshire to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Hertfordshire and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

10:02 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
2h 3m • 1 change
10:32 PM → 12:18 AM
Arrives next day
1h 46m • 1 change
11:02 PM → 1:36 AM
Arrives next day
2h 34m • 1 change
11:32 PM → 1:57 AM
Arrives next day
2h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 8:17 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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