The average train between Hitchin and Colchester takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 50m • 2 changes
1h 57m • 2 changes
1h 51m • 2 changes
2h 1m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Colchester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Hitchin to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Hitchin to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hitchin and Colchester is 81.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 39m.
