What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Waterloo?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Waterloo is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Waterloo?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Waterloo is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €160 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at WATERLOO Eglise via London Victoria Green Line Station and BRUXELLES Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Waterloo?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Waterloo via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Colchester to Waterloo?

The distance between Colchester and Waterloo is 472 km.

How do I travel from Colchester to Waterloo without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Waterloo without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €160 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Waterloo?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Colchester to Waterloo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Waterloo bus from?

Colchester to Waterloo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Waterloo train from?

Colchester to Waterloo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Waterloo?

The best way to get from Colchester to Waterloo is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Colchester to Waterloo bus arrive?

Colchester to Waterloo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Waterloo?

Waterloo is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 5:00 PM in Colchester and 6:00 PM in Waterloo.

Where does the Colchester to Waterloo train arrive?

Colchester to Waterloo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Waterloo?

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Where can I stay near Waterloo?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Waterloo.

Colchester to Waterloo - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Waterloo by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4h 26m
€163–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 56m
€37–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Waterloocar
4h 39m
€203–231
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
6h 5m
€122–331
Train via WATERLOO Eglise
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
6h 25m
€93–150
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Waterloocar
5h 46m
€92–186
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 36m
€193–455
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 7m
€265–737
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 42m
€216–521
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 45m
€128–375
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
4. Take the train from Breda to Malinestrain
5. Take the train from Malines to Waterlootrain
7h 56m
€62–252

Colchester to Waterloo by train and subway

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Waterloo, Belgium?

You can take a train from Colchester to Waterloo via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to WATERLOO Eglise via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and BRUXELLES Midi in around 10h 56m.

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