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There are 3 ways to get from Dorchester to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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

  2. Drive 181.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Colchestercar car 181.6 mi
    3h 44m
    £44–64

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SOU - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 21m
    £125–464

Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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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