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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €140 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Amsterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Liverpool Street station and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Colchester to Amsterdam?

The distance between Colchester and Amsterdam is 664 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Colchester to Amsterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Amsterdam bus from?

Colchester to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Amsterdam train from?

Colchester to Amsterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Colchester to Amsterdam is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 32m.

Where does the Colchester to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Colchester to Amsterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 9:17 AM in Colchester and 10:17 AM in Amsterdam.

Where does the Colchester to Amsterdam train arrive?

Colchester to Amsterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

There are 2706+ hotels available in Amsterdam.

Colchester to Amsterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Amsterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 59m
€88–390
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
4h 46m
€51–232
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Harwich International Stationbus 102
2. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
3. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
11h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus
15h 32m
€68–134
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
6h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Amsterdamcar
7h 33m
€119–184
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
4h 13m
€147–756
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
4h 15m
€131–393
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 25m
€119–373
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 22m
€59–192
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 19m
€121–354
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 15m
€90–258

Colchester to Amsterdam by train and subway

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5h 59mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664.2 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Colchester to Amsterdam Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Amsterdam Central Station via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 15h 32m.

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