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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Watford North (WFN)

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27

train journeys
per day

57

miles (91 kms)

2hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 5 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Watford North (WFN)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Watford North , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Watford North is approximately 57 miles (91 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 47 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Watford North.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Watford North. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 20 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Colchester to Watford North

Journeys from Colchester to Watford North Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:41
    3 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    07:50
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:12
    2 hrs 51 mins 5 changes
    08:03
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:00
    2 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    08:36
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:43
    2 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    09:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:01
    2 hrs 46 mins 5 changes
    09:47
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:45
    2 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    10:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:02
    2 hrs 45 mins 5 changes
    10:47
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:34
    2 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    11:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:54
    2 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    11:47
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:00
    2 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    12:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:00
    2 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    13:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:00
    2 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    14:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:00
    2 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    15:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:00
    2 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    16:20
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:33
    2 hrs 31 mins 4 changes
    17:04
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:00
    2 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    17:49
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:12
    2 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    18:02
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:02
    2 hrs 34 mins 4 changes
    18:36
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:52
    2 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    19:22
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:02
    2 hrs 45 mins 5 changes
    19:47
    Colchester
    Watford North
    Colchester to Watford North

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Watford North Station

Station name Watford North (WFN)
Address Watford North station, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DS
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Watford North

The travel time between Colchester and Watford North by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Watford North vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Watford North can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Watford North. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, Southern, West Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Watford North.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Watford North, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.