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Hereford to Colchester Town by train

First train

04:23

Last train

23:10

Departure station

Hereford

Arrival station

Colchester Town

Journey time

From 4h 24m

Distance

154 miles (248 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Hereford to Colchester Town in 4 hours 24 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Hereford to Colchester Town? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 6 hours 20 minutes to travel the 154 miles (248 km) from Hereford to Colchester Town by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales to Colchester Town. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Hereford to Colchester Town in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Colchester Town by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Hereford to Colchester Town? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Hereford and Colchester Town by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Hereford to Colchester Town is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Hereford to Colchester Town?

No, there are no direct train services from Hereford to Colchester Town. Travelling from Hereford to Colchester Town by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Hereford to Colchester Town leave?

The first train from Hereford to Colchester Town leaves at 04:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Hereford to Colchester Town leave?

The last train from Hereford to Colchester Town leaves at 23:10. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Hereford and Colchester Town by train?

Trains travelling from Hereford to Colchester Town cover a distance of around 154 miles (248 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Colchester Town to Hereford.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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