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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dunbar is to bus and fly and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dunbar is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dunbar via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dunbar?

The distance between Colchester and Dunbar is 417 miles. The road distance is 369.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Colchester to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dunbar train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Dunbar train arrive?

Colchester to Dunbar train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dunbar is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Colchester to Dunbar.

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

Book your Colchester to Dunbar train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 58+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Colchester to Dunbar - 11 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Dunbar by train, car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 45m
£62–243
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 51m
£41–139
Drive 367.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Dunbarcar 367.6 mi
6h 40m
£89–128
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
6h 38m
£78–168
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Dunbartrain
10h 46m
£122–438
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 48m
£100–321
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 43m
£105–338
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 35m
£72–242
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 34m
£54–147
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 37m
£75–223
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 31m
£112–309

Colchester to Dunbar by train and subway

106Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Dunbar via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 45m.

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