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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Limerick is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €150 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Limerick is to bus and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €40 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester to Limerick?

The distance between Colchester and Limerick is 710 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Limerick without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Colchester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Limerick bus from?

Colchester to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where does the Colchester to Limerick bus arrive?

Colchester to Limerick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 155+ hotels available in Limerick.

Colchester to Limerick - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Limerick by bus, plane, train, busferry, 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 Shannon Airport
best
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 47m
€40–143
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
25h 13m
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 Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
39h 15m
€357–604
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
13h 55m
€178–296
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
6h 29m
€111–278
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane STN - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
7h 10m
€48–219
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon 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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
6h 30m
€82–296
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
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 Kerry Airport (KIR)plane LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
7h 53m
€94–258
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane STN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 6m
€48–232
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 Limerick Junctiontrain
8h 26m
€50–188
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
6. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
25h 23m

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Distance: 709.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Limerick. However, you can take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Finchley Road station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 25h 13m.

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