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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hertford East to London Liverpool Streettrain train Hertford East - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 44m
    £37–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    3h 25m
    £5–8

  3. Line 737 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    2h 31m
    £9–23

  4. Drive 48.7 mi

    1. Drive from Hertford to Colchestercar car 48.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hertford to Colchestertaxi taxi 48.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £700–900

Hertford to Colchester by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Hertford East to Colchester via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Coach Stop via Coach Station in around 2h 31m.

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