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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ypres is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ypres is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs €50 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Ypres via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ypres?

The distance between Colchester and Ypres is 417 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Ypres without a car is to train and subway which takes 5h 21m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Colchester to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ypres train from?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 9:22 PM in Colchester and 10:22 PM in Ypres.

Where does the Colchester to Ypres train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Ypres.

Colchester to Ypres - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Ypres by train, subway, bus, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the subway from Lille Europe to Gare Jean Lebassubway M2
4. Take the train from Roubaix to Courtraitrain Ic
5. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain Ic / ...
5h 21m
€70–211
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
10h 30m
€40–69
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
3h 35m
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 Yprescar
4h 48m
€50–86

Colchester to Ypres by train and subway

76Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.1 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Ypres, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Ypres. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Lille Europe, walk to Lille Europe, take the subway to Gare Jean Lebas, walk to Roubaix, take the train to Courtrai, then take the train to Ypres. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Ypres via Bus Station, Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, and Gand-Dampoort in around 10h 30m.

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