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 $70 - $320 and takes 5h 53m.

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 5h 53m and costs $70 - $320.

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 Coach Station, London Victoria and Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 7m.

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 Warsaw which takes 37h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Riga?

Riga is 2h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 10:37 PM in Colchester and 12:37 AM in Riga.

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

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Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Riga.

Colchester to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 10 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
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1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane STN - RIX
5h 53m
$74–320
Train, bus via Warsaw
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Riga-Pasazierutrain 889
37h 21m
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 Rigacar
26h 48m
$396–662
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LCY - RIX
7h 50m
$304–760
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LGW - RIX
6h 39m
$143–395
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane NWI - RIX
9h 33m
$274–928
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LTN - RIX
8h 27m
$125–358
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
37h 53m
$225–468
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 Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
4. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Riga, Bus Stationbus
42h 7m
$207–363
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Harwich International Stationbus 102
2. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
42h 46m
$166–572

Colchester to Riga by train, subway, and bus

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37h 53mAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,684.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Riga, Bus Station via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 42h 7m.

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