The average train between Harrogate and Colchester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Harrogate to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
Harrogate to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Harrogate to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Colchester is 285.2 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Colchester via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 45m.