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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dundee is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 14h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dundee is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £110 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Overgate via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dundee?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dundee via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dundee?

The distance between Colchester and Dundee is 505 miles. The road distance is 434 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dundee without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Colchester to Dundee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dundee bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dundee train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Dundee?

The best way to get from Colchester to Dundee is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 14h 56m.

Where does the Colchester to Dundee bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Dundee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dundee is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Colchester to Dundee.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Dundee?

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Where can I stay near Dundee?

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Colchester to Dundee - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Dundee by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 12m
£86–297
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 Dundeetrain
5h 33m
£50–178
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
4. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the bus from George Street to Railway Stationbus E1
13h 20m
Drive 431.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Dundeecar 431.5 mi
8h 10m
£107–154
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 Gateway to Dundeetrain
5h 16m
£54–168
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
8h 9m
£98–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Overgatebus
14h 56m
£51–133
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 Gateway to Dundeetrain
5h 19m
£111–347
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
4h 57m
£118–372
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 Dundeetrain
5h 35m
£105–337
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 Gateway to Dundeetrain
6h 13m
£116–374
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 Gateway to Dundeetrain
6h 5m
£83–271

Colchester to Dundee by train and subway

197Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.7 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dundee via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Overgate via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 14h 56m.

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