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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Dover takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 11m
Duration
119 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 23m
£59–103

Colchester to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Dover? 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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Dover Priory via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 23m.

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