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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Dorchester West (DCW)

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31

train journeys
per day

166

miles (267 kms)

4hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Dorchester West (DCW)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Dorchester West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Dorchester West is approximately 166 miles (267 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 46 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Dorchester West.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Dorchester West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Dorchester West Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:12
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    10:08
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:35
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:14
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:43
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    11:18
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:14
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    12:02
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:02
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    12:07
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:09
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:34
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    13:17
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:13
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    14:02
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:12
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:00
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:12
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:00
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:17
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:12
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:12
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:00
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    18:21
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:12
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    19:19
    Colchester
    Dorchester West
    Colchester to Dorchester West

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Dorchester West Station

Station name Dorchester West (DCW)
Address Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Dorchester West

The travel time between Colchester and Dorchester West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Dorchester West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Dorchester West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Dorchester West. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Dorchester West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Dorchester West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.