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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dover is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dover Priory via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dover?

The distance between Colchester and Dover is 120 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dover without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Colchester to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Dover?

The best way to get from Colchester to Dover is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Colchester to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dover is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Colchester to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1086+ hotels available in Dover.

Colchester to Dover - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 300 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 24m
£38–130
Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Dovercar 107.3 mi
1h 54m
£26–38
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus
5h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus 814 / ...
5h 48m
£36–58

Colchester to Dover by train

122Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dover Priory via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Dover via Bus Station, Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, and Upminster in around 5h 38m.

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