What is the cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Colchester is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hitchin to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bancroft and arriving at Osborne Street via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Colchester?

The distance between Hitchin and Colchester is 86 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.

How do I travel from Hitchin to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Hitchin to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Hitchin to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Colchester bus from?

Hitchin to Colchester bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Bancroft station.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Colchester train from?

Hitchin to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train or bus from Hitchin to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 315 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Hitchin to Colchester bus arrive?

Hitchin to Colchester bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hitchin to Colchester train arrive?

Hitchin to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Hitchin to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Colchester is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Hitchin to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Hitchin to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Hitchin to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 315 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hitchin to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 37m
£34–86
Drive 60.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hitchin to Colchestercar 60.7 mi
1h 20m
£15–22
Line 315 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bancroft to Bus Stationbus 315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
5h 12m
Train via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Moorgatetrain Stevenage - Moorgate
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 54m
£28–83

Hitchin to Colchester by train and subway

426Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hitchin to Colchester.

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Distance: 85.5 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Hitchin, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Hitchin to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bancroft to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 12m.

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