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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dublin is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dublin is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €100 - €330.

How far is it from Colchester to Dublin?

The distance between Colchester and Dublin is 535 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dublin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 5m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Colchester to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Dublin.

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

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

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 Dublin Airport
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1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
4h 47m
€53–185
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 5m
€148–354
Bus, train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
16h 41m
€124–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
11h 29m
€180–266
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
4h 45m
€109–325
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
5h 10m
€80–289
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
5h 25m
€101–290
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
5h 25m
€79–283
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 54m
€65–170
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
6h 2m
€72–316
Bus, train, 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 Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
14h 21m
€129–282

Colchester to Dublin by train, foot, subway, and ferry

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10h 5mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the line 784 bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Dublin Ferryport B+I via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, and Holyhead Ferry in around 10h 5m.

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