The average train between Colchester and Dunstable takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Dunstable. 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 every 30 minutes between Colchester and Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Dunstable station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Colchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Colchester to Dunstable train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Colchester and Dunstable is 97.9 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Leagrave via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 49m.
