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Calais to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Colchester takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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.

4h 31m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
4h 52m
£117–213

Calais to Colchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 282.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Colchester via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 52m.

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