There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 44m£145–246Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 52m£46–157Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Dunbartrain
11h 5m£167–265Drive 367.6 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Dunbarcar 367.6 mi
6h 41m£91–131Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
6h 40m£141–245Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
12h 13m£58–105Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 50m£118–364Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 33m£46–187Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 35m£117–346Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 34m£92–222Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 37m£85–233Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
6h 13m£115–388
Colchester to Dunbar by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dunbar is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dunbar is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £110 - £370.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at High Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dunbar via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Colchester and Dunbar is 417 miles. The road distance is 369.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Colchester to Dunbar, including transfers.
Colchester to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Dunbar train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Dunbar is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Colchester to Dunbar via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to High Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 12h 13m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Dunbar train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dunbar is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Colchester to Dunbar.
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