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Compare train, flight and ferry for Colchester to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £173.
Distance: 277 km
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train |
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£86 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £173 Average Price |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Amsterdam from Colchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Colchester to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Amsterdam.

There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Amsterdam: train, flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Amsterdam is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £37 compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
Taking a flight costs £14 less than taking a ferry, which costs on average £50 for the same trip.
A flight is £148 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Amsterdam costing on average £184.
The quickest way to travel from Colchester to Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Ferry takes 6 h 45 min on average.
Train takes 6 h 28 min on average.
The distance from Colchester to Amsterdam is approximately 172 miles.
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Amsterdam is:
- 2 ferries per day.
- 59 flights a day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Colchester and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Colchester to Amsterdam:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Colchester to Amsterdam:
- You can travel by ferry to Amsterdam from Colchester with Stena Line, and you can find Stena Line Colchester to Amsterdam tickets for £50 on Omio.
- You can travel from Colchester to Amsterdam by flight with easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £37 with easyJet from Colchester to Amsterdam.
- You can travel by train between Colchester and Amsterdam with Abellio Greater Anglia, and you can find Abellio Greater Anglia Colchester to Amsterdam tickets for £184 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Colchester to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct ferries per day to take to Amsterdam with.
- You can find 41 direct flights per day to take to Amsterdam with.
Direct services to Amsterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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