There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Watford by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Watford stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 55m£21–81Drive 68.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Watfordcar 68.2 mi
1h 25m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hallbus Ra3
3h 54m
Colchester to Watford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Watford is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Town Hall via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Watford station via Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Colchester and Watford is 73 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Watford without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £85.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Colchester to Watford, including transfers.
Colchester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Watford, England?
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Town Hall via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 3h 54m.
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Liverpool Street station to Watford station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £4–7
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Watford is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Colchester to Watford.
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