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How to get fromDoncaster to Colchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 40m
    £31–149

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 436
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    7h 35m
    £52–91

  3. Drive 165.1 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Colchestercar car 165.1 mi
    3h 11m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 27m
    £95–307

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    3h 48m
    £57–131

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    4h 53m

Doncaster to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar484Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 7h 35m.

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