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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 2h 1m and costs £120 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Coach Stop via London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal 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 11m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Colchester?

The distance between Rotterdam and Colchester is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Rotterdam to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Colchester bus from?

Rotterdam to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Colchester train from?

Rotterdam to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Colchester?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Colchester bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 10:42 AM in Rotterdam and 9:42 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Rotterdam to Colchester train arrive?

Rotterdam to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Rotterdam to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Colchester by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
2h 1m
£121–313
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
10h 10m
£31–235
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
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 11m
£164–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
14h 32m
£44–86
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
2h 43m
£178–551
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
5h 38m
£186–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
6h 39m
£78–143

Rotterdam to Colchester by train and subway

63Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Colchester.

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 11m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port twice daily. Tickets cost £22–220 and the journey takes 7h.

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