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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Calais takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration
454 km
Distance
€167
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
5h 4m
€143–237

Colchester to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 56m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 454.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Colchester to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 4m.

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