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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £60 - £130 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Colchester is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 44m and costs £40 - £100.

How far is it from Ypres to Colchester?

The distance between Ypres and Colchester is 246 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Colchester without a car is to bus and train via London which takes 5h 19m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ypres to Colchester, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ypres and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Ypres. It is currently 10:50 PM in Ypres and 9:50 PM in Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Colchester.

Ypres to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Colchester by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via London
best
1. Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus L91
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 19m
£111–198
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ypres to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
4h 44m
£44–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ypres to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
3h 38m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus L91
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£61–128

Ypres to Colchester by train, bus, and subway

57Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ypres to Colchester.

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Distance: 244.4 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Ypres to Colchester. However, you can take the train to Menin, walk to Menen Station perron 1, take the line 82 bus to Menen Barakken, walk to Douane, take the bus to Lille Europe, walk to Lille Europe, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Liverpool Street station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ypres to Colchester via Calais-Fréthun and Folkestone in around 3h 38m.

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