Rotterdam to Colchester Trains

Rotterdam to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Colchester takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

6h 19m
Duration: 369 mi
Distance: £222
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

4h 52m

£180–302

Rotterdam to Colchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:58 PM → 10:13 AM
Arrives next day
14h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:11 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:11 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:11 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:11 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 5:11 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 6:14 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 16m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 5:13 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.

Rotterdam to Colchester trains

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Rotterdam to Colchester train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:58 PM → 10:13 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM

8:58 AM → 1:13 PM

9:58 AM → 3:14 PM

11:58 AM → 5:11 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM

8:58 AM → 1:13 PM

9:58 AM → 3:14 PM

11:58 AM → 5:11 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM

8:58 AM → 1:13 PM

9:58 AM → 3:14 PM

11:58 AM → 5:11 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM

8:58 AM → 1:13 PM

9:58 AM → 3:14 PM

11:58 AM → 5:11 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM

9:58 AM → 1:46 PM

12:58 PM → 5:11 PM

1:58 PM → 6:14 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:13 AM

8:58 AM → 1:14 PM

10:58 AM → 3:13 PM

12:58 PM → 5:13 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Colchester, England?

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl

Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester

Train trips from Rotterdam

Train trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

8:58 PM → 10:13 AM
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