Rome2Rio

How to get fromCarcassonne to Colchesterby plane, bus, train (TGV, Eurostar), car, car train, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Colchester

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Carcassonne to Colchester by plane, bus, train (TGV, Eurostar), car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Carcassonne Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Carcassonne Airport (CCF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CCF - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    6h 16m
    £40–156

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    10h 35m
    £276–441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stopbus bus 816
    22h 30m
    £82–145

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    12h 24m
    £282–360

  5. Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane TLS - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 18m
    £115–355

  6. Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane TLS - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    7h 16m
    £56–181

  7. Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train
    2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    8h 25m
    £122–248

  8. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    9h 27m
    £129–276

  9. Train to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Perpignantrain train
    2. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane PGF - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    £77–304

  10. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Narbonnetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Narbonne to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    10h 35m
    £286–497

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Paris - Orly Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    23h 43m
    £111–174

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    13h 15m
    £196–321

Carcassonne to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£276Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Carcassonne to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 643.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Colchester via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Coach Stop via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria in around 22h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There