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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Colchester is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £100 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Colchester via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Caen to Colchester?

The distance between Caen and Colchester is 486 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Caen to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Colchester bus from?

Caen to Colchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Colchester train from?

Caen to Colchester train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Colchester?

The best way to get from Caen to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Caen to Colchester bus arrive?

Caen to Colchester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 2:09 AM in Caen and 1:09 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Caen to Colchester train arrive?

Caen to Colchester train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Colchester.

Caen to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Caen to Colchester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, train, bus, car, car train, or plane

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 Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 22m
£101–340
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals030
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
13h 18m
£43–340
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
11h 6m
£51–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stop816
14h 42m
£65–132
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
5h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Caen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
6h 47m
£103–147
Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 28m
£94–243
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CDG - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 45m
£133–352
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)CDG - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
7h 48m
£93–275

Caen to Colchester by train and subway

110Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.2 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Caen to Colchester via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Coach Stop via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 14h 42m.

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