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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colchester to Athens

Composite routes from Colchester to Athens

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$455.68
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$1,075.91

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$696.18

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$556.94
Plane from London City Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$367.08
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$620.23

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$506.31

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from London City Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$556.94
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$468.34

Wizz Air UK

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73
Plane from Luton Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

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:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Eurobus SK

Phone:
+421 55 680 73 06
Website:
eurobus.sk/
Bus from Upminster to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
18h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$48.10

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
19h 27m
Frequency:
Once a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Dover to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
18h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$240.50

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
29h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.40

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

TerraVision UK

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Tottenham
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72

Korona Travel

Phone:
+30 210 92 33 33
Website:
koronatravel.gr/portal/en/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$111.15

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:
$44.30–$53.16

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

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

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:
$20.25–$29.11

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.13–$34.18

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Colchester Town to Romford
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Athens is to train and bus via Prague which costs $152.17 - $173.91 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $81.52 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Athens. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Peiraias via London Stansted Airport, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, Turnpike Lane Bus Station, Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h.

How far is it from Colchester to Athens?

The distance between Colchester and Athens is 2494 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 40h 22m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Colchester to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Athens bus from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 09:03 in Colchester and 11:03 in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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