There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Dunstable by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to LeagraveBrighton - Bedford / ...
1h 49m£28–100Drive 72.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Dunstable72.5 mi
1h 40m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Airport Bus Station737
4h 10m£33–58Bus via Bus Interchange
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus InterchangeX20 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Airport Bus Station737
4h 52m
Colchester to Dunstable by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dunstable is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dunstable is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Asda via Coach Station and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Leagrave via Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Colchester and Dunstable is 87 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £28 - £100.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Colchester to Dunstable, including transfers.
Colchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Dunstable is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £28 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Dunstable, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Leagrave via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Asda via Coach Station and Airport Bus Station in around 4h 10m.
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Leagrave
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dunstable is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Colchester to Dunstable.
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