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

The cheapest way to get from France to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 53m.

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 25m and costs £130 - £250.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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.

Train or fly from France to Colchester?

The best way to get from France to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the time difference between France and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind France. It is currently 7:12 AM in France and 6:12 AM 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 980+ 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 Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 25m
£138–242
Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 40m
£36–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
12h 53m
£55–104
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
5h 11m
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)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 16m
£87–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
6h 23m
£71–114
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 57m
£48–174
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)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 35m
£114–320
Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane TLS - STN
5h 22m
£48–160
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 39m
£86–243
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)plane CDG - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5h 16m
£64–185

France to Colchester by subway and train

118Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from France to Colchester.

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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