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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 CrosstrainLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 41m
    £35–110

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Golders Green Stationbus436
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach StationbusA6
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus717 / ...
    7h 5m
    £47–78

  3. Drive 164.6 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Colchestercar164.6 mi
    3h 10m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    5h 30m
    £101–302

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to PeterboroughtrainLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchestertrainPeterborough - Colchester
    3h 48m
    £36–151

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head StreetbusX20
    4h 58m

Doncaster to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar491Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest 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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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