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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £45 - £170 and takes 4h 32m.

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 4h 1m and costs £140 - £600.

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 £70 - £370.

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 7:17 AM in Amsterdam and 6:17 AM 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 1020+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 21m
£73–364
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)AMS - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester
4h 32m
£49–166
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Schiedam CentrumIntercity
2. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port
11h 38m
£78–143
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
6h 18m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)AMS - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
4h 1m
£145–588
Train, ferry via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam AlexanderSprinter
2. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port
12h 3m
£82–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
7h 20m
£112–160
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 23m
£107–352
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 30m
£93–290
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 20m
£103–297
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 16m
£70–204
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)AMS - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester
4h 52m
£64–184

Amsterdam to Colchester by train and subway

53Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Amsterdam to Colchester.

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Distance: 412.6 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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