There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Colchester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 56m£60–117Drive 106.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dover to Colchestercar 106.9 mi
1h 54m£27–38Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Take the bus from London Stratford City Bus Station to London Stansted Airport Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 51m£47–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
4h 6m£41–79
Dover to Colchester by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Colchester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Colchester via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Dover and Colchester is 120 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Dover to Colchester, including transfers.
Dover to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Colchester is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Dover to Colchester.
Book your Dover to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Dover, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from London Stratford City Bus Station to London Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Stratford City Bus Station to London Stansted Airport Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1024+ hotels available in Colchester.


















