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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Colchester is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 55m.

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 50m and costs £27 - £110.

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 50m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Dover to Colchester, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dover to Colchester?

The best way to get from Dover to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 43m.

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.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 994+ hotels available in Colchester.

Dover to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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
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 50m
£28–105
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 17m
£24–84
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Colchestercar 107.1 mi
1h 55m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Upminsterbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 43m

Dover to Colchester by train and bus

121Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Colchester.

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Distance: 118.9 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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 Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 50m. 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 43m.

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