The average train between France and Colchester takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 every 2 hours between France and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from France to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from France to Colchester. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
France to Colchester train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Colchester train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between France and Colchester is 592.1 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Colchester via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 24m.