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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chinon is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 20h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chinon is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs €60 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Chinon via Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chinon via Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chinon?

The distance between Colchester and Chinon is 814 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €210 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Colchester to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chinon bus from?

Colchester to Chinon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chinon train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Chinon?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chinon is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 20h 21m.

Where does the Colchester to Chinon bus arrive?

Colchester to Chinon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Chinon?

Chinon is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 5:58 PM in Colchester and 6:58 PM in Chinon.

Where does the Colchester to Chinon train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 755+ hotels available in Chinon.

Colchester to Chinon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Chinon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (TGV), train (Eurostar), 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 Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
8h 45m
€217–394
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
3. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
9h
€58–299
Bus
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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Toursbus 723 / ...
5. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
20h 21m
€64–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chinoncar
8h
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane STN - TUF
3. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
6h 16m
€61–604
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
9h 23m
€143–311
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Tourstrain Ter
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
9h 48m
€217–399
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Chinoncar
9h 28m
€118–210
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
9h 24m
€74–271
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
9h 25m
€173–480
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
5. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
9h 58m
€130–340
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
9h 57m
€95–444

Colchester to Chinon by train, subway, and bus

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8h 45mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.1 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Chinon via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Chinon via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 20h 21m.

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