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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Riga is to bus and fly which costs $65 - $260 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Riga is to bus and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $65 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.

How far is it from Colchester to Riga?

The distance between Colchester and Riga is 1684 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 32h 4m and costs $280 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Colchester to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Riga bus from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Riga bus arrive?

Colchester to Riga bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 1:51 AM in Colchester and 3:51 AM in Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Riga?

Book your Colchester to Riga bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Riga.

Colchester to Riga - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Riga by bus, plane, train, car, 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.

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)STN - RIX
6h 45m
$67–257
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-SpandauIce
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
32h 4m
$280–1,088
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Riga
26h 32m
$426–652
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LCY - RIX
8h 13m
$232–497
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LGW - RIX
7h 5m
$107–346
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)LHR - RIX
7h 23m
$122–398
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Station
41h 5m
$171–452
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAO
41h 29m
$167–594

Colchester to Riga by train, subway, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

32h 4mAverage Duration

$280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,684.4 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Riga, Bus Station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 41h 5m.

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