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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Paris to Colchester?

The distance between Paris and Colchester is 335 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Paris to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Colchester train from?

Paris to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

What is the time difference between Paris and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Paris. It is currently 7:10 AM in Paris and 6:10 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Paris to Colchester train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

Paris to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, 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 Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 31m
£70–287
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3728 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
12h 20m
£37–143
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 11m
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)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 35m
£105–320
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 18m
£95–136
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)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 20m
£76–233
Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 22m
£68–215
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 38m
£71–227
Fly Paris Orly Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORY - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 42m
£67–292
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)plane CDG - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5h 16m
£57–166

Paris to Colchester by train and subway

117Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paris to Colchester.

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Distance: 333.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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 31m.

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