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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Colchester is to train and fly which costs £50 - £180 and takes 4h 45m.

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 - £600.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs £85 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 12:10 AM in Utrecht and 11:10 PM 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 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Utrecht to Colchester by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 15m
£86–401
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)AMS - STN
4h 45m
£53–179
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam AlexanderIntercity
2. Take the ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port
11h 9m
£75–129
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
5h 55m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
4h 9m
£149–600
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Utrecht to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
6h 56m
£106–153
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Gouda
2. Take the train from Gouda to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 17m
£109–310
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 41m
£97–303
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Eindhoven
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EIN - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester
5h 31m
£55–220
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 31m
£74–217
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)AMS - SEN
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester
5h 8m
£68–189

Utrecht to Colchester by train and subway

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6h 15mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.4 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m.

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