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 7h 43m.

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.

How far is it from Colchester to Calais?

The distance between Colchester and Calais is 261 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 and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Colchester to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 1:10 PM in Colchester and 2:10 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1097+ hotels available in Calais.

Colchester to Calais - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Calais by 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
7h 43m
€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 / ...
9h 52m
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 and bus

151Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.4 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

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 9h 52m.

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