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 £45 - £95 and takes 10h 27m.

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 2m and costs £140 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Coach Stop via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

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 Antwerpen-Centraal 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 35m.

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 35m and costs £95 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Antwerp to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Colchester bus from?

Antwerp to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Antwerp to Colchester?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £95 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Antwerp to Colchester bus arrive?

Antwerp to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Antwerp and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Antwerp. It is currently 8:46 PM in Antwerp and 7:46 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Antwerp to Colchester train arrive?

Antwerp to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1026+ 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), train, bus, 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 Antwerpen-Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
4h 35m
£95–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stop816
10h 27m
£49–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-DampoortIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminster
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
9h 46m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Antwerp to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
4h 34m
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central 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 2m
£149–360
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Antwerp to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
5h 35m
£85–121
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 25m
£91–282
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
5h 10m
£157–730
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 9m
£110–385
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)RTM - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
4h 40m
£192–859
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)AMS - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
5h 46m
£58–274
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 43m
£63–230

Antwerp to Colchester by train and subway

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4h 35mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Colchester via Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Coach Stop via Calais and London Victoria in around 10h 27m.

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