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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £75 - £230 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 8h 23m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Coach Stop via Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, Airport Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 10m.

How far is it from Athens to Colchester?

The distance between Athens and Colchester is 1608 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Colchester without a car is to bus which takes 42h 10m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Athens to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Colchester bus from?

Athens to Colchester bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Colchester bus arrive?

Athens to Colchester bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Colchester?

Colchester is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 9:37 PM in Athens and 7:37 PM in Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Athens to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Colchester by plane, train, bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ATH - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 23m
£97–248
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ATH - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 25m
£75–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Lutonbus
4. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
42h 10m
£104–176
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
29h 57m
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ATH - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
9h 29m
£156–316
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ATH - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 24m
£82–254
Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ATH - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
10h 23m
£170–541
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ATH - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
8h 27m
£88–257
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane ATH - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
14h 28m
£86–252
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
2d 4h
£101–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
2d 10h
£175–244
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
31h 3m
£513–741

Athens to Colchester by bus, foot, tram, and train

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2d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,598.8 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Coach Stop via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor, Airport Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 42h 10m.

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