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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rouen is to drive and car ferry which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rouen is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rouen?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rouen?

The distance between Colchester and Rouen is 678 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €100 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Colchester to Rouen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rouen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Rouen?

Rouen is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 8:20 PM in Colchester and 9:20 PM in Rouen.

Where does the Colchester to Rouen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 141+ hotels available in Rouen.

Colchester to Rouen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Rouen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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
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 Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain K1+ / ...
5h 49m
€104–381
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport Coach Station to London Liverpool Street Stationbus
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the bus from Lille to Rouenbus 712
10h 7m
€76–345
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar
4h 18m
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 Rouencar
5h 40m
€96–139

Colchester to Rouen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

5h 49mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Rouen.

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Distance: 678.3 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rouen Rive Droite via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 49m.

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