Colchester to Rotterdam Trains

Colchester to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Rotterdam takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 21m
Duration: 594 km
Distance: €256
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
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5h 20m

€206–347

Colchester to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:30 AM → 6:02 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 9:32 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 11:02 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:02 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:02 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:02 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 7:02 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 6:02 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
10:43 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Rotterdam? 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.

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Colchester to Rotterdam Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 20m.

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Colchester to Rotterdam train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:30 AM → 6:02 PM

2:00 PM → 8:02 PM

4:00 PM → 9:32 PM

5:00 PM → 11:02 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM

7:43 AM → 1:32 PM

10:00 AM → 5:02 PM

11:43 AM → 7:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM

7:43 AM → 1:32 PM

10:00 AM → 5:02 PM

11:43 AM → 7:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM

7:43 AM → 1:32 PM

10:00 AM → 5:02 PM

11:43 AM → 7:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM

7:43 AM → 1:32 PM

10:00 AM → 5:02 PM

11:43 AM → 7:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:44 AM → 12:02 PM

7:43 AM → 1:32 PM

10:00 AM → 5:02 PM

11:43 AM → 6:02 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:09 PM

7:43 AM → 1:32 PM

9:00 AM → 2:32 PM

10:43 AM → 5:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

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