The average train between Hatfield and Colchester takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hatfield 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 30 minutes between Hatfield and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hatfield to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hatfield station and arriving at Colchester station via Moorgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Hatfield to Colchester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hatfield (Herts) station.
Hatfield to Colchester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Hatfield and Colchester is 78.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Hatfield (Herts) to Colchester via Moorgate and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 48m.