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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Colchester takes 2h 17m 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 17m
Duration
119 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 51m
£58–115

Dover to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 119.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 51m.

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