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How to get fromYpres to Colchesterby bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Line 86 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Curie to Gare Lille Europebus bus 86
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    4h 46m
    £95–167

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to London Stansted Airportbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    7h 49m
    £43–107

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ypres to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    3h 38m
    £153–175

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    11h 55m
    £56–104

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ypres to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    4h 39m
    £57–112

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

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Ypres to Colchester. However, you can take the train to Wervik, walk to Curie, take the line 86 bus to Gare Lille Europe, walk to Lille Europe, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Liverpool Street station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ypres to Coach Stop via Wervik, Curie, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, Liverpool Street Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 49m.

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