What is the cheapest way to get from Amiens to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Amiens to Colchester is to bus and train via London Stansted Airport (STN) which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amiens to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Amiens to Colchester is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 50m and costs £160 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Amiens and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Amiens to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Amiens and arriving at Colchester via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Amiens to Colchester?

The distance between Amiens and Colchester is 299 miles.

How do I travel from Amiens to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Amiens to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Amiens to Colchester?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Amiens to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amiens to Colchester train from?

Amiens to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Amiens station.

What is the time difference between Amiens and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Amiens. It is currently 11:36 PM in Amiens and 10:36 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Amiens to Colchester train arrive?

Amiens to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

How do I get a train ticket from Amiens to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Amiens to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 5 ways to get from Amiens to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amiens to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 24m
£109–197
Bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amiens to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to London Stansted Airportbus A8 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 52m
£46–114
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Amiens to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
3h 50m
£161–186
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amiens to Lillebus 712
2. Take the bus from Lille to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
11h 39m
£53–98
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Amiens to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
5h 7m
£67–126

Amiens to Colchester by train, tram, and subway

128Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Amiens to Colchester via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 24m.

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