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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Colchester is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Colchester is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Coach Stop via London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Calais to Colchester?

The distance between Calais and Colchester is 164 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Calais to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Colchester bus from?

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

Where does the Calais to Colchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 4:20 PM in Calais and 3:20 PM in Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 980+ hotels available in Colchester.

Calais to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Colchester by bus, train, car train, car, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 40m
£39–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 8m
£23–51
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
2h 36m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
3h 32m
£32–57

Calais to Colchester by bus, foot, subway, and train

80Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Colchester.

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Calais to Coach Stop via London Victoria and Coach Station in around 8h 8m.

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