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How to get from Dover to Colchester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dover to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Dover Priory station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Billericay station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The ride fare is £13.20.

238min£13.20
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Dover Priory

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dover Priory
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dover to Colchester

The distance between Dover, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 126.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dover to Colchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dover

Dover is located at King Street, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Market Square, Dover.

Bus stations close to Dover:

  • Market Square, Dover
  • York Street, Dover
  • Pencester Road, Dover

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Osborne Street, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Queen Street, Colchester City Centre.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Queen Street, Colchester City Centre
  • St John's Street, Colchester City Centre
  • Town Railway Station, Colchester

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Dover and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dover to Colchester?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Dover Priory station near Dover in Dover to St Pancras International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Colchester station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dover to Colchester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dover in Dover and Colchester in Colchester by train and bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dover to get to Colchester?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Dover Priory station near Dover in Dover.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dover and Colchester?

    Get off the train at the Colchester stop, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Dover to Colchester?

    The ride from Dover to Colchester costs £13.20.

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