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 €40 - €190 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 €40 - €190.

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, Milton Keynes Coachway, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.

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 23m 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 285+ hotels available in Cork.

Colchester to Cork - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 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 to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
5h 21m
€41–189
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
6. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
26h 23m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
38h 5m
€243–615
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
14h 11m
€220–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
5h 57m
€105–361
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
5h 51m
€78–304
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork 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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane LTN - ORK
6h 4m
€66–328
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 22m
€67–218
Bus, bus and ferry via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
6. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
29h 47m

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

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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, Milton Keynes Coachway, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 26h 23m.

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