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How to get fromCalais to Colchesterby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    4h 41m
    £121–200

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stopbus bus 816
    8h 30m
    £44–104

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    6h 49m
    £59–128

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    2h 35m
    £143–159

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    3h 26m
    £53–113

Calais to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Colchester via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 41m.

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