The average train between Paris and Colchester takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris 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 hourly between Paris and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Paris to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Paris to Colchester train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Paris and Colchester is 352.5 km. The road distance is 537 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Colchester via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m.