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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Rouen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, 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 Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    5h 43m
    €216–353

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    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 Rouencar car
    5h 41m
    €92–186

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Le Havre to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    13h 55m
    €102–139

  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 Rouencar car
    4h 18m
    €197–230

Colchester to Rouen by train and subway

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rouen Rive Droite via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 43m.

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