The average train between Colchester and Calais takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Colchester and Calais. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Colchester is at 5:11 PM which arrives into Calais at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Calais station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Colchester to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Calais train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Colchester to Calais train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Calais is 123.4 km. The road distance is 460 km.
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, and Lille Europe in around 4h 55m.