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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Colchester is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Ostend to Colchester?

The distance between Ostend and Colchester is 357 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Colchester without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 14m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ostend to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Colchester train from?

Ostend to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

What is the time difference between Ostend and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Ostend. It is currently 7:36 PM in Ostend and 6:36 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Ostend to Colchester train arrive?

Ostend to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 479+ hotels available in Colchester.

Ostend to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 14m
£145–261
Bus, train via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 55m
£44–169
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
3h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 55m
£73–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
11h 47m
£46–80
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
4h 39m
£44–98

Ostend to Colchester by train and subway

63Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ostend to Colchester.

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Distance: 355.3 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Ostende to Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 14m.

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