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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Colchester is to car ferry and bus which costs £25 - £90 and takes 9h 18m.

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 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Colchester via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Calais to Colchester?

The distance between Calais and Colchester is 284 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 train which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Calais to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Colchester train from?

Calais to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:45 AM in Calais and 4:45 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Calais to Colchester train arrive?

Calais to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 479+ hotels available in Colchester.

Calais to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Colchester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 47m
£65–214
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
9h 18m
£26–88
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 49m
£42–114
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
£32–81

Calais to Colchester by train, foot, and subway

80Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Colchester.

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Distance: 282.2 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Colchester via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 47m.

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