How to travel from Doncaster to Colchester, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train via Peterborough

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Colchester.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Oxford Road then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance286km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Colchester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Doncaster to Colchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Colchester

Transport options from Doncaster to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Peterborough + 1 similar
2h 45m
£58($69)
twice daily285km (177 miles)
Train2h 50m
£51($60)
every 30 mins336km (209 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 35m
£260($310)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£50($59)
on demand286km (177 miles)

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Airports near Colchester

The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Colchester
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Colchester
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Colchester