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 €50 - €180 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 5m and costs €50 - €180.

How far is it from Colchester to Ireland?

The distance between Colchester and Ireland is 538 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 23m and costs €150 - €310.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 11 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 Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
5h 5m
€51–174
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
5h 16m
€48–178
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
10h 23m
€157–306
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
9h 1m
€127–169
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)STN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 41m
€63–166
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
5h 14m
€107–345
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
5h 51m
€54–178
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)LTN - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
6h 25m
€89–265
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
5h 59m
€110–320
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
5h 53m
€77–273
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
15h 37m
€142–298

Colchester to Ireland by train, foot, subway, ferry, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 23mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Ireland.

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Distance: 538 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. 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 23m.

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