How to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by Tube, bus and train?

From Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by Tube, bus and train

To get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester you’ll need to take one bus line, one Tube line and one train line: take the 1B bus from Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead station to Broadway, Chesham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The Tube, bus and train schedule from Hemel Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube, bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

177min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1B1B
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
    ID H
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1B1B
    Wait for bus
    1B
    High Wycombe
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway, Chesham
    ID A
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Chesham
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by Tube, bus and train via 322, METROPOLITAN and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester you’ll need to take one bus line, one Tube line and one train line: take the 322 bus from Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead station to Rickmansworth Railway Station (B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The Tube, bus and train schedule from Hemel Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube, bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

220min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 322322
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
    ID L
    230 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Berry Lane Estate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rickmansworth Railway Station (B)
    ID B
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Rickmansworth
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester

The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester is approximately 146.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by Tube, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube, Bus And Train schedule from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester

To check the Tube, bus and train schedule from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hemel Hempstead) and destination (Colchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube, bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube, bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by Tube, bus and train via 322, METROPOLITAN and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester you’ll need to take one bus line, one Tube line and one train line: take the 322 bus from Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead station to Rickmansworth Railway Station (B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The Tube, bus and train schedule from Hemel Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube, bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

220min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 322322
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
    ID L
    230 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Berry Lane Estate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rickmansworth Railway Station (B)
    ID B
    84 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Rickmansworth
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 1B, Tube line METROPOLITAN, Train line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line 322, Tube line METROPOLITAN, Train line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

    The 1B bus line goes from Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead station near Hemel Hempstead in London to High Wycombe station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line till High Wycombe station near Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by bus, Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester by bus, Tube and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hemel Hempstead to get to Colchester?

    Get on the 1B bus from the Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead stop near Hemel Hempstead in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hemel Hempstead and Colchester?

    Get off the bus at the High Wycombe station, which is closest to Colchester.

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