The average train between Watford Junction and Colchester takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Watford Junction to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Watford Junction and Colchester is 92.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 31m.