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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €90 and takes 3h 34m.

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 €35 - €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 Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Colchester to Calais?

The distance between Colchester and Calais is 460 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 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 National Express East Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 2:26 PM in Colchester and 3:26 PM in Calais.

Where does the Colchester to Calais train arrive?

Colchester to Calais train services, operated by National Express East 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 1183+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Calais by train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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 Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 8m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 34m
€37–89
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
7h 5m
Bus, car ferry
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 Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 54m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 33m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Calais.

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Distance: 459.8 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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, and Lille Europe in around 5h 8m.

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