The average bus between Dunkirk and Colchester takes 13h 35m and the fastest bus takes 9h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Dunkirk and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Islandais and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Colchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Dunkirk to Colchester bus services, operated by Dkbus, depart from Calais station.
Dunkirk to Colchester bus services, operated by Dkbus, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Dunkirk and Colchester is 139.4 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a bus from Parc Marine to Coach Stop via Islandais, GRAVELINES - Quai Vauban, CALAIS - Gare PEM - Quai L, Richelieu, Terminal Ferry, Calais, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 11h 28m.