The average train between Hove and Colchester takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hove 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 Hove and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hove is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hove to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Hove to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Preston Park station.
Hove to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Hove to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hove and Colchester is 139.2 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Preston Park to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 9m.
