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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ypres is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 32m.

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 €75 - €110.

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 Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ypres?

The distance between Colchester and Ypres is 415 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 which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Colchester to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ypres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Ypres?

The best way to get from Colchester to Ypres is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Colchester to Ypres bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 8:07 AM in Colchester and 9:07 AM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Ypres.

Colchester to Ypres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Ypres by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
5h 44m
€73–192
Bus
cheapest
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 Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
5. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 91
13h 32m
€58–87
Bus, train
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 29m
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
€79–110

Colchester to Ypres by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Ypres via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Ieper Markt perron 2 via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 13h 32m.

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