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Trains from Hertford Stations to Colchester (COL)

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71

train journeys
per day

42

miles (68 kms)

1hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Hertford Stations to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 71 scheduled rail journeys between Hertford Stations and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 71 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Hertford Stations to Colchester is approximately 42 miles (68 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 8 mins.

London Overground, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Hertford Stations and Colchester.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Hertford East to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 52 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Hertford Stations    to Colchester

Journeys from Hertford Stations to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:35
    2 hrs 29 mins2 changes
    07:04
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:25
    2 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    07:30
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:42
    2 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    08:06
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:21
    1 hrs 52 mins1 change
    08:13
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:27
    2 hrs 11 mins2 changes
    08:38
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:45
    2 hrs 3 mins1 change
    08:48
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:21
    1 hrs 52 mins1 change
    09:13
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:45
    2 hrs 1 min1 change - overtaken train
    09:46
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:51
    1 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    09:46
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:14
    1 hrs 59 mins2 changes
    10:13
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:27
    2 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    10:37
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:39
    2 hrs 7 mins1 change
    10:46
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:42
    2 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    11:04
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:09
    2 hrs 4 mins1 change
    11:13
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:14
    2 hrs 6 mins2 changes
    11:20
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:39
    2 hrs 7 mins1 change
    11:46
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:44
    2 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    12:04
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:09
    2 hrs 5 mins1 change
    12:14
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:14
    2 hrs 3 mins2 changes
    12:17
    Hertford North
    Colchester
    Hertford North to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:39
    2 hrs 7 mins1 change
    12:46
    Hertford East
    Colchester
    Hertford East to Colchester

About Hertford Stations Station

Station name Hertford Stations (96)
AddressLondon Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 03:10 - 01:00
Tuesday 04:00 - 01:00
Wednesday 04:00 - 01:00
Thursday 04:00 - 01:00
Friday 03:40 - 01:00
Saturday 03:40 - 01:00
Sunday 03:40 - 01:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
AddressColchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Hertford Stations and Colchester

The travel time between Hertford Stations and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Hertford Stations and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 71 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:26.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Hertford Stations & Colchester. owever, there are 71 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Hertford Stations and Colchester.

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