What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dorking?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dorking is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Dorking?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dorking is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at South Street via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dorking?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dorking via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dorking?

The distance between Colchester and Dorking is 79 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Dorking without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Dorking without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Dorking?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Colchester to Dorking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dorking bus from?

Colchester to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dorking train from?

Colchester to Dorking train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Dorking?

The best way to get from Colchester to Dorking is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 465 bus, which costs and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Colchester to Dorking bus arrive?

Colchester to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Dorking train arrive?

Colchester to Dorking train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dorking is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Colchester to Dorking.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Dorking?

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Colchester to Dorking - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 465 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Dorking by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorkingtrain London Waterloo - Dorking
2h 28m
£30–52
Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Dorkingcar 85.4 mi
1h 35m
£21–31
Bus, line 465 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Streetbus 465
5h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Dorkingtrain
3h 2m
£29–43
Bus, train, line 465 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Ealing Broadwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Streetbus 465
6h 7m

Colchester to Dorking by train

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dorking via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to South Street via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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