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How to get fromYpres to Colchesterby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ypres to Colchester by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 45m
    £112–189

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    7h 41m
    £41–83

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ypres to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    3h 38m
    £154–175

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    11h 49m
    £56–89

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ypres to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    4h 39m
    £65–132

Ypres to Colchester by train, tram, and subway

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Colchester via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 45m.

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