The average train between Essen and Colchester takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Colchester at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Colchester station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Essen to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Essen and Colchester is 423.8 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 3m.
