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The average train between Hull and Colchester takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Hull 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 29m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
3h 46m
£64–141

Hull to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Hull and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia9h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hull 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.

Map of how to get from Hull to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 46m.

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