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How to get fromHarlow to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Harlow to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harlow Town to London Liverpool Streettrain train Stansted Express
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 25m
    £36–70

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burnt Mill School to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    2h 28m
    £4–7

  3. Drive 42.4 mi

    1. Drive from Harlow to Colchestercar car 42.4 mi
    50 min
    £11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harlow to Colchestertaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    50 min
    £85–110

  5. Line 510 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnt Mill School to Coach Stationbus bus 510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    2h 42m
    £8–18

Harlow to Colchester by train

Calendar577Weekly Trains
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Harlow, Essex, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Harlow Town to Colchester via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnt Mill School to Osborne Street via Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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