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How to get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester by train?

By train

To get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Royston station to Farringdon 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 6 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

126min£3.40
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Royston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Hertfordshire
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Royston station to King's Cross 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 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Royston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Hertfordshire
  • 2
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    London Kings Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    King's Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    8 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 North Hertfordshire to Colchester

The distance between North Hertfordshire, London and Colchester, London is approximately 99.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Hertfordshire to Colchester by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to North Hertfordshire

North Hertfordshire is located at North Hertfordshire, London and the nearest public transport station is Rock Road, Royston.

Bus stations close to North Hertfordshire:

  • Rock Road, Royston
  • Royston Railway Station, Royston
  • Orchard Road, Royston

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

By Tube and train

To get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Royston station to King's Cross 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 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Royston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Hertfordshire
  • 2
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    London Kings Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    King's Cross
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    8 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 North Hertfordshire to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line GREAT NORTHERN, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between North Hertfordshire and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Hertfordshire to Colchester in London?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Brighton station near North Hertfordshire to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Farringdon station near Colchester in London

  • How long does it take to travel from North Hertfordshire to Colchester in London by train?

    The total travel time between North Hertfordshire and Colchester in London by train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Hertfordshire to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Brighton station near North Hertfordshire in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Hertfordshire and Colchester in London?

    Get off the train at the Farringdon station, which is closest to Colchester in London.

  • How much is the train fare from North Hertfordshire to Colchester?

    The ride from North Hertfordshire to Colchester costs £3.40.

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