The average train between Dunstable and Colchester takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dunstable 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 20 minutes between Dunstable and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Colchester station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Dunstable to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Dunstable and Colchester is 97.9 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 45m.
