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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Colchester is to train and car ferry which costs £30 - £250 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs £140 - £750.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Colchester via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Colchester?

The distance between Utrecht and Colchester is 407 miles.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Utrecht to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Colchester train from?

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

What is the time difference between Utrecht and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Utrecht. It is currently 4:05 AM in Utrecht and 3:05 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Utrecht to Colchester train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Colchester.

Utrecht to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Utrecht to Colchester by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 16m
£76–283
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
11h 16m
£31–247
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
5h 57m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
4h 9m
£146–721
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
7h 3m
£83–132
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Goudatrain
2. Take the train from Gouda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 19m
£111–305
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Goudatrain
2. Take the train from Gouda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 18m
£149–319
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 43m
£123–308
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
4h 47m
£56–192
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 32m
£90–243
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5h 9m
£58–285

Utrecht to Colchester by train and subway

52Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.5 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Colchester via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 16m.

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