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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Colchester is to bus which costs £60 - £190 and takes 22h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Colchester is to fly and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs £45 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute and arriving at Coach Stop via San Sebastian / Donostia, Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Colchester via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Irun to Colchester?

The distance between Irun and Colchester is 820 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Irun to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Colchester bus from?

Irun to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Colchester train from?

Irun to Colchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Irun to Colchester?

The best way to get from Irun to Colchester is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs £130 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 22h 26m.

Where does the Irun to Colchester bus arrive?

Irun to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Irun and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Irun. It is currently 5:23 AM in Irun and 4:23 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Irun to Colchester train arrive?

Irun to Colchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1023+ hotels available in Colchester.

Irun to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Irun to Colchester by train (TGV, 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 Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
9h 33m
£130–544
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BIQ - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 45m
£50–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
16h 5m
£104–399
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Irun to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
13h 7m
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BIO - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 59m
£99–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stop816
22h 26m
£60–188
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Irun to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
14h 24m
£198–284
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BIO - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 47m
£75–226
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Irun to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SDR - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
9h 18m
£76–256
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)BIO - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
8h 7m
£100–278
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)TLS - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
10h 11m
£74–220
Train to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdes
2. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LDE - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
9h 10m
£62–251

Irun to Colchester by train, foot, and subway

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9h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 815.2 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Hendaye to Colchester via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute to Coach Stop via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia, San Sebastian / Donostia, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 22h 26m.

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