What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Colchester is to bus which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Colchester?

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 54m.

How far is it from Dover to Colchester?

The distance between Dover and Colchester is 120 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Dover to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Colchester train from?

Dover to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Colchester?

The best way to get from Dover to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Dover to Colchester train arrive?

Dover to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Dover to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Colchester is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Dover to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 992+ hotels available in Colchester.

Dover to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dover to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 54m
£58–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Upminsterbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 58m
£12–37
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Colchestercar 107.1 mi
1h 55m
£27–38

Dover to Colchester by train

120Weekly Trains

1h 54mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Colchester.

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to High Street via Upminster, Deyncourt Gardens, Harold Wood Station, Harold Wood, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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