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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Arras is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €120 and takes 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs €55 - €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 Int. and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Colchester to Arras?

The distance between Colchester and Arras is 410 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 45m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 4:26 AM in Colchester and 5:26 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 846+ 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 (TGV), bus, train, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 45m
€69–145
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Arrascar
4h 40m
€55–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport Coach Station to London Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
6h 40m
€104–202
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar
3h 35m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 46m
€125–230

Colchester to Arras by train, subway, and foot

23Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Arras.

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Distance: 410.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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 Int., Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 45m.

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