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

The cheapest way to get from Delft to Colchester is to car ferry which costs £26 - £240 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Delft to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £140 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Delft and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Delft to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Delft and arriving at Colchester via Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Delft to Colchester?

The distance between Delft and Colchester is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Delft to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £70 - £280.

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

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

Where do I catch the Delft to Colchester train from?

Delft to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

What is the time difference between Delft and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Delft. It is currently 6:34 AM in Delft and 5:34 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Delft to Colchester train arrive?

Delft to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Colchester.

Delft to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Delft to Colchester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, car train, plane, or train

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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 44m
£72–273
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
10h 52m
£27–238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Delft to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
5h 53m
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 47m
£107–295
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Delft to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
6h 59m
£78–125
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Delft to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
3h 46m
£145–309
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Delft to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
4h 14m
£147–722
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Delft to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 48m
£124–309
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Delft to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
4h 52m
£57–193
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Delft to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 37m
£91–244
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Take the train from Delft to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5h 14m
£59–286

Delft to Colchester by train and subway

52Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Delft, Netherlands and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Delft to Colchester via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port twice daily. Tickets cost £16–220 and the journey takes 7h.

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