Explore Colchester to Hythe by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Colchester to Hythe aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Colchester and Hythe

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$3.90, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Colchester to Hythe departure frequency and train timetable

With 32 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 33 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:45 and the last one is at 23:00. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:26, with the last one at 23:43.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Colchester to Hythe?

On this route spanning 2 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Colchester and Hythe?

You can secure tickets for travel between Colchester and Hythe up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Hythe

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Hythe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Colchester to Hythe?

The total distance between Colchester and Hythe is 2 kilometres.

What is the Colchester to Hythe train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$3.90. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Colchester to Hythe?

Tickets for travel between Colchester to Hythe are available 5 and a half months before departure.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Hythe?

The fastest jouney takes 4 minutes.