The average train between Harpenden and Colchester takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Colchester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Harpenden to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Harpenden to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harpenden and Colchester is 87 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 32m.
