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Dunkirk to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Colchester takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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.

3h 38m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
3h 53m
£107–210

Dunkirk to Colchester train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Colchester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 53m.

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