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Compare train and flight for Paris to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £169.
Distance: 353 km
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4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Colchester from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Paris to Colchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Paris to Colchester
Travel to Colchester 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 Paris to Colchester.

There are 2 travel options from Paris to Colchester: train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Colchester from Paris is a flight with an average price of £28.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Colchester:
Taking a flight costs £153 less than taking a train, which costs on average £181 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Paris to Colchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Colchester that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 31 min of travel time.
The distance from Paris to Colchester is approximately 218 miles.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Colchester is:
- 80 flights per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Paris to Colchester as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to Colchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Colchester:
- Travel with easyJet, Vueling Airlines or British Airways for flights to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines Paris to Colchester tickets on Omio for £28.
- Eurostar can take you to Colchester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from Paris to Colchester for £181.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 27 direct flights a day to Colchester with.
Direct services to Colchester 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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