What is the cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from School and arriving at Osborne Street via St Peter's Street, Temp Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester is 79 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.

How do I travel from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hemel Hempstead to Colchester bus from?

Hemel Hempstead to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Peter's Street station.

Where do I catch the Hemel Hempstead to Colchester train from?

Hemel Hempstead to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hemel Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Hemel Hempstead to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hemel Hempstead to Colchester train arrive?

Hemel Hempstead to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hemel Hempstead to Colchester is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

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Hemel Hempstead to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 42m
£33–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
5h 31m
£5–8
Drive 73 mi
1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Colchestercar 73 mi
1h 16m
£18–26
Line 322 bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Marlowes to Rickmansworth stationbus 322
2. Take the subway from Rickmansworth station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3h 19m
£38–88

Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by bus

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Osborne Street via St Peter's Street, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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