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How to get fromHereford to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hereford to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 12m
    £98–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 445
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stopbus bus 816
    8h 5m
    £32–55

  3. Drive  177.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hereford to Colchestercar car 177.3 mi
    3h 59m
    £44–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BHX - STN
    7h 9m
    £60–228

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hereford to London Paddingtontrain train Hereford - London Paddington
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 24m
    £91–159

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Hereford - Birmingham New Street
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    7h 43m
    £91–158

Hereford to Colchester by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Colchester via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Coach Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 5m.

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