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 which costs £35 - £75 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Colchester is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £140 - £160.

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 3h 38m.

How far is it from Calais to Colchester?

The distance between Calais and Colchester is 283 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 3h 38m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 10:27 PM in Calais and 9:27 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Calais to Colchester train arrive?

Calais to Colchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Colchester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3h 38m
£115–216
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
3h 26m
£34–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 46m
£37–71
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
2h 35m
£142–159

Calais to Colchester by train and subway

2Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.5 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Colchester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m.

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