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How to get fromColchester to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 59m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus814 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnelunknown
    5h 7m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 50m

  4. Bus, line 300 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus371 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus300 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus
    4. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
    5h 59m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 5h 7m.

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