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Trip Overview

The average train between Potters Bar and Colchester takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Potters Bar 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.

1h 38m
Duration
65 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Potters Bar to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Potters Bar and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 58m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 52m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 54m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 38m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 36m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 43m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 38m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 36m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 43m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 38m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 36m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 43m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 38m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 36m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 43m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 38m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 36m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 43m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Potters Bar to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Potters Bar to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Potters Bar to Colchester via Moorgate and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 38m.

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