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How to get fromColchester to Arrasby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    4h 47m
    €141–235

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain train Ter
    12h 14m
    €53–86

  3. Bus, train via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9 / ...
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus bus 781
    6h 43m
    €119–209

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arrascar car
    3h 35m
    €186–208

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Arrascar car
    4h 35m
    €79–163

Colchester to Arras by train, subway, and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Arras via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 47m.

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