The average train between Dunkirk and Colchester takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Dunkirk and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 13m • 3 changes
3h 13m • 3 changes
2h 23m • 3 changes
2h 14m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Colchester station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Dunkirk to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Dunkirk to Colchester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Colchester is 139.4 km. The road distance is 431 km.
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 35m.
