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 €50 - €180 and takes 5h 51m.

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 51m and costs €50 - €180.

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 ferry which takes 13h 32m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Colchester to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 133+ hotels available in Limerick.

Colchester to Limerick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Limerick by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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
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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, 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 to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
13h 32m
€157–296
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
39h 9m
€248–608
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
11h 2m
€156–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
6h 25m
€102–320
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)STN - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Station
7h 10m
€91–214
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
6h 22m
€114–307
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
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 Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Station
7h 48m
€92–293
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)STN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junction
8h 17m
€61–197
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
8h 20m
€71–200

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

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Limerick.

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Distance: 709.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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 via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Dublin Connolly in around 13h 32m.

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