The average train between Colchester and Paris takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Paris. 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 hourly between Colchester and Paris. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Paris at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 27m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Paris. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Paris station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Colchester to Paris train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Paris train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Book your Colchester to Paris train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Colchester and Paris is 352.5 km. The road distance is 537 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Paris Nord via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m.