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

The cheapest way to get from France to Colchester is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £150 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £130 - £250.

Is there a direct train between France and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from France to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Colchester via Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from France to Colchester?

The distance between France and Colchester is 337 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from France to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Colchester train from?

France to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or fly from France to Colchester?

The best way to get from France to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the time difference between France and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind France. It is currently 8:19 AM in France and 7:19 AM in Colchester.

Where does the France to Colchester train arrive?

France to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Colchester.

France to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from France to Colchester by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, train, 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 Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 3m
£137–243
Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 42m
£39–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
5h 17m
£178–211
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 2m
£41–164
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
6h 19m
£72–141
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 28m
£96–305
Fly Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane TLS - STN
5h 23m
£54–180
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CDG - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 42m
£95–273
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CDG - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h
£92–423
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane CDG - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£99–265

France to Colchester by subway and train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between France and Colchester, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Colchester via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) once daily.

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