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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Colchester by train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train train Eurostar
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 24m
    £51–91

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    4h 24m
    £92–154

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lille to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    3h 38m
    £158–180

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 24m
    £107–170

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lille 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 39m
    £68–137

Lille to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Colchester via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 24m.

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