The distance between Doncaster and Colchester is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Doncaster to Colchester by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Colchester.
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Take the train to Manchester Oxford Road then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester.
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There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Colchester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).
The distance between Doncaster and Colchester is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Doncaster and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Colchester is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Colchester. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains and Greater Anglia run train services between Doncaster and Colchester. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Oxford Road then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Doncaster and Colchester. The distance is around 286km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Peterborough + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £58($69) | twice daily | 285km (177 miles) |
Train | 2h 50m | £51($60) | every 30 mins | 336km (209 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £260($310) | hourly | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £50($59) | on demand | 286km (177 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.