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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Colchester

Composite routes from Folkestone to Colchester

Cheapest
1 h 48 min
Car
166 km.
from $9
Other
1 h 45 min
90 km.
from $115.11
3 h 43 min
Train
90 km.
from $117.72

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
Autostradale
Website
Airport Bus Express
Website
Autostradale
Website
50 min
Hourly
$5.06–$20.25
+39 02 3008 9000
+39 02 3008 9000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airport Bus Express
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$23.62
0044 (0) 1279681984
0044 (0) 1279681984
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 3
National Express
Website
Greater Anglia
Website
Southeastern
Website
National Express
Website
50 min
Every 4 hours
$20.25–$29.11
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Greater Anglia
Website
40 min
Every 20 minutes
$25.32–$36.71
[email protected]
Contact via email
Southeastern
Website
49 min
Hourly
$50.63–$75.95
+44 345 322 7021
+44 345 322 7021
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Colchester is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Colchester via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Colchester?

The distance between Folkestone and Colchester is 180 km. The road distance is 169.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Folkestone to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Colchester train from?

Folkestone to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Folkestone to Colchester?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Folkestone to Colchester.

Where does the Folkestone to Colchester train arrive?

Folkestone to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Colchester is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Folkestone to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Colchester?

Book your Folkestone to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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