The average train between Hull and Colchester takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Hull 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 Hull and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Colchester station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Hull to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Hull to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Grand Central Trains and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Colchester is 222.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 45m.