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How to get fromDorset to Colchesterby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 58m
    £95–207

  2. Drive 176.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Colchestercar car 176.4 mi
    3h 40m
    £44–63

  3. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 34m
    £114–380

  4. Train via Kings Statue

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 4m
    £89–198

  5. Train, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SOU - STN
    8h 2m
    £83–260

Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Colchester via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 58m.

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