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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 31m
    £30–67

  2. Drive  70.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford to Colchestercar car 70.9 mi
    1h 21m
    £18–26

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Watford station to Liverpool Street stationsubway subway Metropolitan
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 50m
    £36–52

  4. Line 142 bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Stanmore Stationbus bus 142
    2. Take the subway from Stanmore station to Stratford stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    2h 16m
    £37–50

Watford to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

Calendar621Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

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.

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