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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Belfast is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £130 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £110 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

How far is it from Colchester to Belfast?

The distance between Colchester and Belfast is 383 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 15h 25m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Colchester to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Belfast bus from?

Colchester to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where does the Colchester to Belfast bus arrive?

Colchester to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Belfast?

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Belfast.

Colchester to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Belfast by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)STN - BFS
3h 55m
£44–127
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
15h 25m
£106–331
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
18h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 45m
£131–196
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LCY - BHD
3h 38m
£113–335
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
4h 33m
£88–372
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LTN - BFS
4h 38m
£65–203
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LGW - BHD
4h 20m
£89–246
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LTN - BHD
4h 23m
£68–299
Train, car ferry via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
17h 54m
£118–223
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal777
2. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Hamilton Square Station551
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
21h 37m
£78–146

Colchester to Belfast by train, foot, subway, car ferry, and bus

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15h 25mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 380.4 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Ulster University Belfast via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 15h 25m.

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