The average train between Colchester and Harpenden takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester to Harpenden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Colchester and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Colchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harpenden station.
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The distance between Colchester and Harpenden is 87 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Harpenden via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 32m.
