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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a coach costs an average of £71.
Distance: 93 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to Watford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Watford:
A train is £28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Colchester to Watford costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£25. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Watford from Colchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Colchester to Watford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Watford are London, Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Birmingham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Watford on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Milton Keynes is a modern Buckinghamshire city known for its grid layout, green spaces and major shopping centre. It is closely linked with Bletchley Park and has a spacious, practical character shaped by post-war planning.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Travel to Watford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Watford.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Watford:
A train is £28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Colchester to Watford costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Watford as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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