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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Colchester is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Brussels to Colchester?

The distance between Brussels and Colchester is 286 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Brussels to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Colchester train from?

Brussels to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Colchester?

The best way to get from Brussels to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Brussels. It is currently 8:21 AM in Brussels and 7:21 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Brussels to Colchester train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 479+ hotels available in Colchester.

Brussels to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Brussels to Colchester by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 4m
£61–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Upminsterbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
8h 54m
£23–32
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brussels to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
4h 29m
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 43m
£144–345
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 4m
£128–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brussels to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
5h 35m
£57–118
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 10m
£97–244
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid 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
5h 35m
£160–703
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
4h 44m
£182–369
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
6h 13m
£65–224
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-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
7h 12m
£56–206

Brussels to Colchester by train and subway

32Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Colchester.

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Distance: 284.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Colchester via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to High Street via Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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