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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 GREAT NORTHERN train from Royston station to Cambridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train 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 5 min.

185min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
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
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    84 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 7
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Royston station to Cambridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 250 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
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
    Kings Lynn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stansted Airport
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 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 120.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 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 Royston Railway Station, Royston.

Bus stations close to North Hertfordshire:

  • Royston Railway Station, Royston
  • Orchard Road, Royston
  • The Green, Royston

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Petrolea Close, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

By bus and train

To get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Royston station to Cambridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 250 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
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
    Kings Lynn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stansted Airport
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Hertfordshire to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line GREAT NORTHERN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line GREAT NORTHERN, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 250.

  • 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 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The GREAT NORTHERN train line goes from Cambridge station near North Hertfordshire to Cambridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cambridge 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 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT NORTHERN train from the Cambridge 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 Cambridge station, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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