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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dunstable is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dunstable is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at The Quadrant via Coach Station and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Luton via Liverpool Street station and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dunstable?

The distance between Colchester and Dunstable is 91 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Colchester to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dunstable bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dunstable train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Colchester to Dunstable is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Colchester to Dunstable bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Dunstable train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dunstable is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Colchester to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Dunstable.

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There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Dunstable by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 56m
£42–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 737
4h 14m
£17–39
Drive 72.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Dunstablecar 72.5 mi
1h 41m
£18–26

Colchester to Dunstable by train, subway, and bus

618Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.3 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to The Quadrant via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, Farringdon, Luton, and Luton Station Interchange in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Quadrant via Coach Station and Airport Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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