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How to get from Canterbury to Colchester by DLR and train?

By DLR and train

To get from Canterbury to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Canterbury to Colchester in Colchester, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to Stratford International station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 6
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to Colchester

The distance between Canterbury, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 113.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to Colchester by DLR 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 Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Orange Street, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Westgate Towers, St Dunstans.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Westgate Towers, St Dunstans
  • Magistrates Court, Canterbury
  • Whitefriars, Canterbury

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Enid Way, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Enid Way, Colchester
  • Petrolea Close, Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

By train

To get from Canterbury to Colchester in Colchester, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to Stratford International station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 6
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line DLR, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canterbury to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canterbury to Colchester?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Canterbury to Colchester by train and DLR?

    The total travel time between Canterbury in Canterbury and Colchester in Colchester by train and DLR is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Canterbury West station near Canterbury in Canterbury.

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

    Get off the train at the St Pancras International station, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

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