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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Dover station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Colchester to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Colchester to Dover train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Dover is 89.4 km. The road distance is 192 km.
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 24m.