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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Colchester is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Watford to Colchester?

The distance between Watford and Colchester is 72 miles. The road distance is 71.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Watford to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Colchester train from?

Watford to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.

Where does the Watford to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Colchester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Watford to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Watford to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 31m
£30–90
Drive 70.9 mi
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1. Drive from Watford to Colchestercar 70.9 mi
1h 21m
£18–26
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Watford station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Metropolitan
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 51m
£39–94
Line 142 bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Stanmore Stationbus 142
2. Take the subway from Stanmore station to Stratford stationsubway
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
2h 16m
£40–102

Watford to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

623Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 71.7 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 31m.

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