What is the cheapest way to get from The Hague to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from The Hague to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 14h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Hague to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from The Hague to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £110 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between The Hague and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from The Hague to Colchester. However, there are services departing from The Hague and arriving at Coach Stop via London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

Is there a direct ferry between The Hague and Colchester?

No, there is no direct ferry from The Hague to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Port of Hoek van Holland and arriving at Harwich International Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from The Hague to Colchester?

The distance between The Hague and Colchester is 386 miles.

How do I travel from The Hague to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from The Hague to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £140 - £280.

How long does it take to get from The Hague to Colchester?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from The Hague to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Colchester bus from?

The Hague to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Colchester train from?

The Hague to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from The Hague to Colchester?

The best way to get from The Hague to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the The Hague to Colchester bus arrive?

The Hague to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the The Hague to Colchester train arrive?

The Hague to Colchester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from The Hague to Colchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from The Hague to Colchester?

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The Hague to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between The Hague and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Den Haag HS and arriving at Colchester via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

There are 11 ways to get from The Hague to Colchester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car, car train, plane, train, or subway

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 40m
£147–274
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Portcarferry
11h 1m
£45–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
14h 38m
£45–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from The Hague to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
5h 58m
£188–225
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from The Hague to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
6h 59m
£80–157
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 39m
£118–354
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
4h 18m
£156–469
Subway to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 's-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal to Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airportsubway
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 2m
£176–358
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 47m
£128–366
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 15m
£61–230
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 40m
£89–241

The Hague to Colchester by train and subway

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5h 40mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.3 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between The Hague, Netherlands and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Den Haag HS to Colchester via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Port of Hoek van Holland to Harwich International Port twice daily. Tickets cost £35–220 and the journey takes 7h.

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