Trains from Hull to Colchester

Hull to Colchester train information

• The route connecting Hull, which is in England and Colchester, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.
• The duration to travel to Colchester from Hull can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes. There are 138 miles between both cities.
• Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Hull to Colchester train tickets

Hull - Colchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Hull to Colchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Hull - Colchester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Hull to Colchester are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 3 days in advance, you can find tickets from £49 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £96 for your train. Thus, you may save 50% on the price of your ticket by booking 3 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Hull to Colchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Hull and Colchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Colchester to Hull and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Hull - Colchester train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Hull Colchester train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Hull to Colchester? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Hull Colchester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Hull to Colchester (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey