The average train between Hayes and Colchester takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hayes 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 Hayes and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hayes is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hayes station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Hayes to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
Hayes to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Hayes to Colchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hayes and Colchester is 83.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 44m.