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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Colchester is to bus and train via Calais which costs £30 - £40 and takes 8h 32m.

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 £55 - £80.

How far is it from Calais to Colchester?

The distance between Calais and Colchester is 163 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 46m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Calais to Colchester, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Calais and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 9:21 AM in Calais and 8:21 AM in Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ 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 46m
£40–61
Bus, train via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
8h 32m
£30–40
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
£58–77

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

1Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Colchester.

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Calais to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to London Victoria, take the bus to Liverpool Street Station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calais to Colchester via Calais-Fréthun and Folkestone in around 2h 36m.

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