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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Colchester takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Colchester. 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 18m
Duration
369 mi
Distance
£210
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
4h 51m
£178–288

Rotterdam to Colchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Colchester? 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: 369.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 51m.

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