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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Arras is to train and bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Arras is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Arras?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Arras. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Arras via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Colchester to Arras?

The distance between Colchester and Arras is 411 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Arras without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €70 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Colchester to Arras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Arras train from?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Arras?

Arras is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 7:35 AM in Colchester and 8:35 AM in Arras.

Where does the Colchester to Arras train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Arras?

There are 770+ hotels available in Arras.

Colchester to Arras - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrasTer
4h 39m
€74–423
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
3. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
4. Take the train from Hazebrouck to ArrasTer
10h 39m
€59–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arras
6h 31m
€86–397
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arras
3h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Arras
4h 34m
€82–114

Colchester to Arras by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Arras.

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Distance: 410.5 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Arras via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 39m.

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