How to travel from Dumfries to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Colchester is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColchesterDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Colchester.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Colchester

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Dumfries and Colchester is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Dumfries and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Colchester is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Colchester. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia and LNER run train services between Dumfries and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Colchester. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Colchester. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Dumfries and Colchester. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Colchester

Transport options from Dumfries to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 40m
£235($280)
every 4 hours796km (494 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane4h 60m
£245($290)
every 3 hours848km (527 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 10m
£210($250)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane5h 30m
£195($230)
every 3 hours852km (529 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
£115($135)
4 times a day738km (459 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane and bus4h 35m
£135($160)
4 times a day787km (489 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
£155($180)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Train via Carlisle6h 25m
£95($110)
6 times a week615km (382 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
£32($38)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£95($115)
on demand562km (349 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