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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cork is to bus and fly which costs €45 - €180 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Cork is to bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €45 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Cork. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 13m.

How far is it from Colchester to Cork?

The distance between Colchester and Cork is 661 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Cork without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Colchester to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Cork bus from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Cork bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 276+ hotels available in Cork.

Colchester to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Cork by bus, plane, busferry, train, car ferry, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
5h 21m
€47–179
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
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
6. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
26h 13m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
38h 6m
€239–607
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cork
14h 7m
€220–331
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
5h 59m
€110–324
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 Cork Airport (ORK)LGW - ORK
5h 49m
€111–303
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
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 Cork Airport (ORK)LTN - ORK
6h 4m
€74–337
Bus, bus and ferry via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
6. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Street
28h 48m

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Cork.

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Distance: 661.1 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Cork. However, you can take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Cork Alfred Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 26h 13m.

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