Dover to Colchester Trains

Dover to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Colchester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

2h 18m
Duration: 119 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

1h 54m

£60–102

Dover to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:48 PM → 9:03 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
7:45 PM → 10:04 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:48 PM → 11:05 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:48 PM → 12:05 AM
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2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:17 AM
2h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:17 AM
2h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:17 AM
2h • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Colchester? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Dover to Colchester train times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:48 PM → 9:03 PM

7:45 PM → 10:04 PM

8:48 PM → 11:05 PM

9:48 PM → 12:05 AM
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM

6:17 AM → 8:17 AM

6:45 AM → 9:05 AM

7:18 AM → 9:16 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM

6:17 AM → 8:17 AM

6:45 AM → 9:05 AM

7:18 AM → 9:16 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM

6:17 AM → 8:17 AM

6:45 AM → 9:05 AM

7:18 AM → 9:16 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dover Priory to Stratford International

Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester

Dover to Colchester trains

Find Transport to Colchester

Trip Overview

Train

Dover to Colchester train times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:48 PM → 9:03 PM

7:45 PM → 10:04 PM

8:48 PM → 11:05 PM

9:48 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM

6:17 AM → 8:17 AM

6:45 AM → 9:05 AM

7:18 AM → 9:16 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM

6:17 AM → 8:17 AM

6:45 AM → 9:05 AM

7:18 AM → 9:16 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:06 AM

6:17 AM → 8:17 AM

6:45 AM → 9:05 AM

7:18 AM → 9:16 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dover Priory to Stratford International

Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester

Train trips from Dover

Train trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

9:48 PM → 12:05 AM
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