The average train between Huntingdon and Colchester takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Huntingdon is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Huntingdon to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon station and arriving at Colchester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Huntingdon to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Huntingdon station.
Huntingdon to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Huntingdon to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Huntingdon and Colchester is 89.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Huntingdon to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 8m.