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

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Colchester is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £150 - £480.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Colchester?

The distance between Antwerp and Colchester is 315 miles.

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

The best way to get from Antwerp to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Antwerp to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Colchester train from?

Antwerp to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Colchester?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the time difference between Antwerp and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Antwerp. It is currently 3:31 AM in Antwerp and 2:31 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Antwerp to Colchester train arrive?

Antwerp to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 974+ hotels available in Colchester.

Antwerp to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Antwerp to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Anvers-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 50m
£125–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Upminsterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
10h 39m
£25–37
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Antwerp to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
4h 33m
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central 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 33m
£116–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
10h 54m
£50–87
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Antwerp to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
5h 39m
£59–97
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
4h 49m
£155–742
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 32m
£154–480
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£100–253
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
5h 22m
£60–214
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
6h 15m
£51–187
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5h 49m
£66–306

Antwerp to Colchester by train and subway

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4h 50mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.4 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to High Street via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 39m.

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