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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Brussels is to drive and car ferry which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Brussels is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs €85 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Colchester to Brussels?

The distance between Colchester and Brussels is 457 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Brussels without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs €85 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Colchester to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Brussels train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Brussels?

The best way to get from Colchester to Brussels is to train via London which takes 3h 59m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 39m.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Brussels?

Brussels is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 5:32 PM in Colchester and 6:32 PM in Brussels.

Where does the Colchester to Brussels train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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Colchester to Brussels - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3h 59m
€88–360
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
4. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-Centraltrain
7h 11m
€68–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
9h 39m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brusselscar
4h 26m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 8m
€109–324
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
4h 10m
€80–290
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 Brusselscar
5h 33m
€96–135
Train to London City Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LCY - BRU
6h 33m
€147–473
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 23m
€156–487

Colchester to Brussels by train and subway

56Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Colchester to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Brussel Eurolines Busstation via Bus Station, Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, and Upminster in around 9h 39m.

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