The average train between Halifax and Colchester takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is an hourly train service from Halifax to Colchester. 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 hourly between Halifax and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Colchester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Halifax to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Halifax to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Colchester is 274.9 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Colchester via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 24m.
