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 - €110 and takes 6h 54m.

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 29m and costs €65 - €90.

How far is it from Colchester to Calais?

The distance between Colchester and Calais is 242 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 6h 54m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 5:56 PM in Colchester and 6:56 PM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Calais.

Colchester to Calais - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 3 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 / ...
6h 54m
€37–109
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 29m
€66–90

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Calais.

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Distance: 242.1 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Calais. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street station, take the subway to Victoria station, walk to London Victoria, then take the bus to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colchester to Calais via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 2h 33m.

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