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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 12h 1m.

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 8m and costs £90 - £330.

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 / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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 8m and costs £90 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m 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 Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Colchester?

The best way to get from Brussels to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £90 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 51m.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Brussels. It is currently 6:37 AM in Brussels and 5:37 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Brussels to Colchester train arrive?

Brussels to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Colchester.

Brussels to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 8m
£94–329
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London VictoriaN280 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
12h 1m
£50–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to UpminsterMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street371 / ...
8h 51m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brussels to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
4h 27m
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 10m
£91–248
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brussels to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
5h 29m
£82–118
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 48m
£132–397
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 22m
£175–684
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)AMS - STN
5h 53m
£79–262
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
7h 10m
£64–242

Brussels to Colchester by train and subway

64Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Colchester.

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Distance: 283.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Colchester via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 8m. 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 51m.

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