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

The cheapest way to get from France to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £180 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £340.

Is there a direct train between France and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from France to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Colchester via Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from France to Colchester?

The distance between France and Colchester is 337 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from France to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Colchester train from?

France to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

What is the time difference between France and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind France. It is currently 9:20 PM in France and 8:20 PM in Colchester.

Where does the France to Colchester train arrive?

France to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

France to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from France to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 26m
£75–340
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NTE - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
5h 54m
£42–178
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
12h 41m
£45–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
5h 8m
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 22m
£75–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
6h 15m
£94–135
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 42m
£104–300
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 42m
£68–217
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Southend Airport (SEN)CDG - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester
5h 24m
£75–184
Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)TLS - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 8m
£48–164
Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)FKB - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 31m
£44–171

France to Colchester by subway and train

110Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between France and Colchester, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Colchester via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 26m.

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