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Trains from Rickmansworth (RIC) to Colchester (COL)

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27

train journeys
per day

61

miles (98 kms)

2hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

06:23 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Rickmansworth (RIC) to Colchester (COL)

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

The distance by rail from Rickmansworth to Colchester is approximately 61 miles (98 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 37 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Rickmansworth and Colchester.

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

Map of the rail routes from Rickmansworth to Colchester

Journeys from Rickmansworth to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:23
    2 hrs 25 mins3 changes
    08:48
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:41
    2 hrs 32 mins2 changes
    09:13
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:11
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    09:46
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:16
    2 hrs 30 mins3 changes
    10:46
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:22
    2 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    11:46
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:57
    2 hrs 20 mins3 changes
    12:17
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:23
    2 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    12:46
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:53
    2 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    13:16
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:23
    2 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    13:47
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:53
    2 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    14:16
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:53
    2 hrs 21 mins3 changes
    15:14
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:53
    2 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    16:16
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:53
    2 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    17:16
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:23
    2 hrs 35 mins2 changes
    17:58
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:53
    2 hrs 26 mins3 changes
    18:19
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:23
    2 hrs 26 mins3 changes
    18:49
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:53
    2 hrs 22 mins3 changes
    19:15
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:20
    2 hrs 25 mins3 changes
    19:45
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:47
    2 hrs 26 mins3 changes
    20:13
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:23
    2 hrs 25 mins3 changes
    20:48
    Rickmansworth
    Colchester
    Rickmansworth to Colchester

About Rickmansworth Station

Station name Rickmansworth (RIC)
AddressStation Approach, Station Approach, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1QY
Managed byLT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureUnavailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

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 Rickmansworth and Colchester

The travel time between Rickmansworth and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rickmansworth and Colchester 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 06:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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

Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Rickmansworth and Colchester.

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