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Colchester to Calais

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colchester to Calais

Composite routes from Colchester to Calais

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Calais
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.35–$16.30

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.63

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$36.96–$44.57

Train operators

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$30.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Calais is to train and bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 27m and costs $70.65 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Calais. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Calais via London Stansted Airport (STN), London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Colchester to Calais?

The distance between Colchester and Calais is 322 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Calais without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $43.48 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Colchester to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Calais bus from?

Colchester to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Calais bus arrive?

Colchester to Calais bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 08:28 in Colchester and 09:28 in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 928+ hotels available in Calais. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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