The average train between St Albans Cathedral and Colchester takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from St Albans Cathedral 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 every 20 minutes between St Albans Cathedral and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from St Albans Cathedral is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at St Albans City and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Albans Cathedral station and arriving at Colchester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
St Albans Cathedral to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from St Albans City station.
St Albans Cathedral to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between St Albans Cathedral and Colchester is 87 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a vehicle from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester via St Albans City, Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 41m.
