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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Calais is to train and bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 34m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Calais Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Colchester to Calais?

The distance between Colchester and Calais is 454 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Colchester to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Calais?

The best way to get from Colchester to Calais is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 18m.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 10:55 AM in Colchester and 11:55 AM in Calais.

Where does the Colchester to Calais train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1108+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 43m
€80–370
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 10m
€39–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 34m
€58–89

Colchester to Calais by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Calais.

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Distance: 454.2 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Calais via Bus Station, Brentwood station, Brentwood, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, Sloane Square station, and London Victoria in around 10h 18m.

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