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Outbound fromHull to Colchester Town by train
It takes an average of 6h 6m to travel from Hull to Colchester Town by train, over a distance of around 139 miles (223 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Hull to Colchester Town and tickets for this journey start from £38.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:26 | |
| Departure station | Hull | |
| Arrival station | Colchester Town | |
| Journey time | From 4h 37m | |
| Distance | 139 miles (223 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £38.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Hull to Colchester Town in 4 hours 37 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Hull to Colchester Town? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 6 minutes to travel the 139 miles (223 km) from Hull to Colchester Town by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 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. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or Thameslink 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 Hull to Colchester Town in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £38.90. 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.
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