The average train between Harlow and Colchester takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harlow 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 every 20 minutes between Harlow and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlow is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 39m • 1 change
1h 34m • 1 change
1h 35m • 1 change
1h 44m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Colchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Harlow to Colchester train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Harlow Town station.
Harlow to Colchester train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Harlow to Colchester train tickets online with Stansted Express and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harlow and Colchester is 55.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Harlow Town to Colchester via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 25m.
