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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Colchester by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 17m
    £138–252

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    11h 45m
    £31–70

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Dampoorttrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminsterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    9h 45m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    3h 33m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 50m
    £69–198

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    4h 39m
    £45–76

Ostend to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Coach Stop via Bruges, Bruges, Calais, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 11h 45m.

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