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 and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 5h 48m.

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 10m and costs €45 - €190.

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 24m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Colchester to Ireland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1066+ 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 10m
€47–189
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 16m
€41–193
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 24m
€149–357
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 16m
€109–224
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
€181–263
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 48m
€54–165
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 12m
€107–335
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
€48–213
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
€110–360
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 54m
€75–283
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International 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 Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
4. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 31m
€84–259
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 1m
€127–294

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

26Weekly Services

10h 24mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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 24m.

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