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

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There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 30m
    £73–332

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    10h 27m
    £42–135

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
    5h 8m

  4. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeCDG - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    5h 15m
    £70–203

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
    6h 15m
    £94–135

  6. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeCDG - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    5h 34m
    £104–300

  7. Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeORY - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    5h 16m
    £67–215

  8. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeCDG - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
    5h 34m
    £69–207

  9. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Southend Airport (SEN)planeCDG - SEN
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
    5h 16m
    £75–179

  10. Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeORY - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    5h 45m
    £66–282

Paris to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paris, France and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Paris Nord to Colchester via London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 30m.

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