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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Colchester is to drive and car ferry which costs £100 - £150 and takes 6h 44m.

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 2m and costs £100 - £280.

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 King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

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 4h 31m and costs £85 - £260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Colchester train from?

Rotterdam to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 5:54 AM in Rotterdam and 4:54 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Rotterdam to Colchester train arrive?

Rotterdam to Colchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Rotterdam to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Colchester by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car, car train, or taxi

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

Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport 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 2m
£101–272
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 31m
£87–258
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Harwich International Station to Greyfriarsbus 102
10h 47m
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
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
2h 49m
£278–489
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
3h 25m
£227–382
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
3h 47m
£312–884
Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
3h 19m
£222–465
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 44m
£101–143

Rotterdam to Colchester by train and subway

52Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Colchester via London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 31m.

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