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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ireland is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €170 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ireland is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €35 - €200.

How far is it from Colchester to Ireland?

The distance between Colchester and Ireland is 549 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 26m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Colchester to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1148+ hotels available in Ireland.

Colchester to Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Ireland 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
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
5h 7m
€39–160
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
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 6m
€35–193
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 26m
€142–277
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 Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
5. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
16h 33m
€127–280
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 32m
€153–258
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 Dundalktrain
5h 53m
€51–145
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
5h 11m
€112–295
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 34m
€136–308
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
5h 51m
€41–163
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
5h 49m
€86–259
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 28m
€117–434
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
15h 3m
€186–340

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Ireland.

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Distance: 548.7 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Ireland. 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 Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Spencer Dock via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 26m.

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