What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Hertford?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Hertford is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Hertford?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Hertford is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Hertford?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Tesco via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Hertford?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Hertford East via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Colchester to Hertford?

The distance between Colchester and Hertford is 76 miles. The road distance is 52.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Hertford without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Hertford without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Hertford?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Colchester to Hertford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hertford bus from?

Colchester to Hertford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hertford train from?

Colchester to Hertford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Hertford?

The best way to get from Colchester to Hertford is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 737 bus, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Colchester to Hertford bus arrive?

Colchester to Hertford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Hertford train arrive?

Colchester to Hertford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Hertford?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Hertford is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Colchester to Hertford.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Hertford?

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Where can I stay near Hertford?

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Colchester to Hertford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 737 bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hertford Easttrain London Liverpool Street - Hertford East
1h 59m
£36–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
3h 25m
£5–6
Bus, line 737 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Tescobus 737
2h 30m
£10–26
Drive 51.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Hertfordcar 51.9 mi
1h 2m
£13–19

Colchester to Hertford by train

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Distance: 75.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Hertford East via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Tesco via Coach Station in around 2h 30m.

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