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

The cheapest way to get from Delft to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Delft to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £110 - £320.

How far is it from Delft to Colchester?

The distance between Delft and Colchester is 380 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 6h 18m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Delft to Colchester?

The best way to get from Delft to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 15h 13m.

What is the time difference between Delft and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Delft. It is currently 11:02 AM in Delft and 10:02 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Delft to Colchester train arrive?

Delft to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Colchester.

Delft to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

Q: 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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

There are 12 ways to get from Delft to Colchester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 18m
£163–299
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
10h 24m
£28–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
15h 13m
£44–91
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 52m
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 58m
£77–146
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
£117–315
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 22m
£147–676
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
4h 4m
£175–630
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 50m
£129–339
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 12m
£62–204
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 38m
£96–244
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 17m
£69–236

Delft to Colchester by train and subway

57Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Delft to Colchester.

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Distance: 378.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Delft to Colchester via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port twice daily. Tickets cost £19–220 and the journey takes 7h.

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