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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Colchester by bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train via London

    best
    1. Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus bus L91
    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 58m
    £104–198

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ypres to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    4h 39m
    £46–107

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ypres to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train 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 Douane to Lille Europebus bus L91
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 18m
    £59–123

Ypres to Colchester by train, bus, and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 Menin, walk to Menen Station perron 1, take the line 82 bus to Menen Barakken, walk to Douane, take the bus to 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 vehicle from Ypres to Colchester via Calais-Fréthun and Folkestone in around 3h 38m.

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