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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and France takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 23m
Duration
540 km
Distance
€229
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
3h 58m
€194–320

Colchester to France train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and France. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into France at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 6m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP Metro4h 6m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to France? 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: 539.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and France?

You can take a train from Colchester to Cité via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 3h 58m.

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