The average train between Brussels and Colchester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Brussels and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London St. Pancras Int. and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Colchester station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Brussels to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Brussels to Colchester train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Brussels and Colchester is 265.5 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Colchester via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 4m.