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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Colchester is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Lille to Colchester?

The distance between Lille and Colchester is 220 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Lille to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Colchester train from?

Lille to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.

What is the time difference between Lille and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Lille. It is currently 9:27 PM in Lille and 8:27 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Lille to Colchester train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 979+ hotels available in Colchester.

Lille to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel

There are 3 ways to get from Lille to Colchester by train (Eurostar), car, car train, 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 Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 30m
£54–336
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
3h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lille to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
4h 38m
£71–102

Lille to Colchester by train and subway

91Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lille to Colchester.

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Colchester via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 30m.

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