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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Colchester is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Colchester via Carlisle, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Colchester?

The distance between Dumfries and Colchester is 387 miles. The road distance is 338.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Dumfries to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Colchester train from?

Dumfries to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Colchester train arrive?

Dumfries to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Colchester is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Dumfries to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 974+ hotels available in Colchester.

Dumfries to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dumfries to Colchester by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 39m
£96–258
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
5h 41m
£81–186
Drive 336.3 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Colchestercar 336.3 mi
6h 4m
£83–120
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
9h 28m
£129–246
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 46m
£145–341
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 16m
£118–236
Line 381 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Sydney Placebus
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
6h 27m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 33m
£135–313
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 1m
£123–405
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 3m
£105–233

Dumfries to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

107Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.6 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Colchester via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 39m.

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