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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ypres is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ypres is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 35m and costs €180 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Ieper Poternebrug via London Victoria, Dover, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ypres?

The distance between Colchester and Ypres is 391 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Ypres without a car is to train and line 86 bus via London which takes 5h 25m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Colchester to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ypres bus from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Ypres bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 6:27 PM in Colchester and 7:27 PM in Ypres.

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Ypres.

Colchester to Ypres - 5 ways to travel via train, line 86 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Ypres by train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train, line 86 bus via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus 86
5h 25m
€130–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
12h 36m
€40–62
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
3h 35m
€181–202
Train, line 86 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus 86
5h 34m
€64–129
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 Yprescar
4h 42m
€76–157

Colchester to Ypres by train, subway, bus, and foot

102Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.9 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Ieper Poternebrug via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 12h 36m.

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