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 £35 - £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 37m 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, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.

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 14h 9m and costs £100 - £370.

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.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1255+ 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 Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
3h 55m
£40–127
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 9m
£102–361
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
19h 28m
£97–242
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
22h 28m
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
3h 37m
£114–336
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
4h 32m
£84–368
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
4h 38m
£66–209
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LGW - BHD
4h 20m
£77–237
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LTN - BHD
4h 23m
£67–260
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
17h 33m
£90–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 49m
£131–192

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

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14h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Belfast.

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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, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 14h 9m.

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