The average train between Watford and Colchester takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street station and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Colchester station via Liverpool Street station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Watford to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Watford station.
Watford to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between Watford and Colchester is 93.2 km. The road distance is 117 km.
There is no direct connection from Watford to Colchester. However, you can take the subway to Liverpool Street station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Colchester.
