First train | 06:54 | |
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Last train | 08:24 | |
Departure station | Hyde Central | |
Arrival station | Colchester | |
Journey time | From 6h 5m | |
Distance | 164 miles (265 km) | |
Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Hyde Central to Colchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 20 minutes to travel the 164 miles (265 km) from Hyde Central to Colchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Hyde Central to Colchester 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 by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Hyde Central and Colchester is 6 hours and 20 minutes, with around 2 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Hyde Central to Colchester is 6 hours and 5 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Hyde Central to Colchester. Travelling from Hyde Central to Colchester by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Hyde Central to Colchester leaves at 06:54. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Hyde Central to Colchester leaves at 08:24. 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.
Trains travelling from Hyde Central to Colchester cover a distance of around 164 miles (265 km) during the journey.
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