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How to get fromDunkirk to Colchesterby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3h 34m
    £124–212

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    4h 1m
    £59–125

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    6h 23m
    £103–184

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    2h 59m
    £150–168

Dunkirk to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Colchester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 34m.

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