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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs £95 - £350.

How far is it from Spain to Colchester?

The distance between Spain and Colchester is 849 miles.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Colchester without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 7m and costs £90 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Spain to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Spain to Colchester - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Spain to Colchester by plane, train, bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAD - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 57m
£97–347
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAD - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 37m
£43–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
20h 7m
£91–294
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
15h 23m
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAD - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 35m
£77–224
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BCN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 32m
£50–174
Fly Valencia Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane VLC - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 29m
£49–163
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 45m
£71–218
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane PMI - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 31m
£45–123
Fly Zaragoza Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ZAZ - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 31m
£52–240
Bus, train via Lille
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
20h 25m
£82–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
29h 35m
£67–187
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barcelona to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
16h 21m
£222–332

Spain to Colchester by train, bus, foot, and subway

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20h 7mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Spain to Colchester.

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Distance: 843.9 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Spain and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Spain to Colchester. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, walk to Nuevos Ministerios, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Colchester via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Sloane Square station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 20h 7m.

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