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

By bus and train

To get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 707 bus from Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead station to Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 707707
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    ID HXX
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube, bus and train

To get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester in 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 25 min.

205min
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
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Maple Cross
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rickmansworth Railway Station (B)
    ID B
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Rickmansworth
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 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, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 90.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead is located at Hemel Hempstead, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is The Forum, Hemel Hempstead.

Bus stations close to Hemel Hempstead:

  • The Forum, Hemel Hempstead
  • Combe Street, Hemel Hempstead
  • Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Bruff Close, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • Petrolea Close, Colchester
  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester

By Tube, bus and train

To get from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester in 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 25 min.

205min
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
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Maple Cross
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rickmansworth Railway Station (B)
    ID B
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Rickmansworth
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 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 162 minutes, using Bus line 707, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 322, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hemel Hempstead to Colchester?

    The 707 bus line goes from Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead station near Hemel Hempstead in London to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Hemel Hempstead in London and Colchester in Colchester by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 707 bus from the Bridge Street, 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 Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

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