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How to get from Harlow to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Harlow to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:27 AM1h46Harlow8:13 AMColchester$731One-way0 transfers
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6:27 AM1h46Harlow8:13 AMColchester$731One-way0 transfers
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6:27 AM1h46Harlow8:13 AMColchester$731One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harlow and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Harlow Town (HWN) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with First Essex, Arriva Herts and Essex to go to Colchester by bus.
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