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Dorchester to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Colchester takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Dorchester to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 49m
£86–199

Dorchester to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Dorchester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 49m.

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