The average train between Colchester and Hatfield takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Hatfield. 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Hatfield. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Hatfield at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 1m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Hatfield. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Hatfield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Colchester to Hatfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Hatfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hatfield (Herts) station.
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The distance between Colchester and Hatfield is 78.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Hatfield (Herts) via London Liverpool Street and Moorgate in around 1h 55m.