What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Colchester is to train and car ferry which costs £30 - £260 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs £140 - £750.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Colchester?

The distance between Amsterdam and Colchester is 415 miles.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Colchester?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Amsterdam to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Colchester train from?

Amsterdam to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 11:44 PM in Amsterdam and 10:44 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Amsterdam to Colchester train arrive?

Amsterdam to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 271+ hotels available in Colchester.

Amsterdam to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Amsterdam to Colchester by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 21m
£79–296
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Schiedam Centrumtrain Intercity
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
11h 28m
£31–253
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
6h 20m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
3h 53m
£143–715
Train, car ferry via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Sprinter
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
11h 53m
£32–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
7h 26m
£89–140
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 27m
£120–302
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 51m
£113–326
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 31m
£53–186
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 17m
£109–304
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 16m
£87–237
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
4h 53m
£55–279

Amsterdam to Colchester by train and subway

52Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Amsterdam to Colchester.

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Distance: 412.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Colchester via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 21m.

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