The average train between Doncaster and Colchester takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Doncaster 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Doncaster and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Colchester station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Doncaster to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Doncaster to Colchester train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Doncaster and Colchester is 227.6 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m.