Rome2Rio

How to get fromColchester to Calais Ferry Portby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, or car train

Find Transport to Calais Ferry Port

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, train, or car train

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

  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 Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5h 4m
    €143–237

  2. Bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    8h 10m
    €26–43

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 29m
    €62–137

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N1700 / ...
    8h 15m
    €44–69

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N1700 / ...
    10h 30m
    €39–69

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 41m
    €170–184

Colchester to Calais Ferry Port by train, subway, and foot

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Colchester to Calais Ferry Port.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 454.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Calais Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Calais via London Victoria and Dover in around 8h 10m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

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