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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Colchester is to line 724 bus and bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Osborne Street via Hatfield station, Temp Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Colchester?

The distance between Harpenden and Colchester is 78 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Harpenden to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Colchester bus from?

Harpenden to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hatfield station.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Colchester train from?

Harpenden to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.

Train or bus from Harpenden to Colchester?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 724 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Harpenden to Colchester bus arrive?

Harpenden to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.

Where does the Harpenden to Colchester train arrive?

Harpenden to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Colchester is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Harpenden to Colchester.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Harpenden to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 30m
£40–81
Line 724 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hatfield station to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
5h 26m
£7–12
Drive 63.1 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Colchestercar 63.1 mi
1h 25m
£16–23

Harpenden to Colchester by train and subway

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Osborne Street via Hatfield station, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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