The average train between Colchester and Dunstable takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 3 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 20 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 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 15m • 2 changes


1h 55m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes


2h • 2 changes
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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 London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
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.
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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 London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 48m.