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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Northern Ireland is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £120 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Colchester to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Colchester and Northern Ireland is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 15h 27m and costs £100 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Colchester to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Northern Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Northern Ireland?

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Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Northern Ireland by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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 Belfast International Airport
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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
4h
£38–118
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 27m
£109–327
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
18h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 49m
£131–186
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
3h 38m
£101–295
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 32m
£86–397
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
4h 44m
£67–205
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LTN - BHD
4h 23m
£70–296
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
5h 31m
£108–314
Bus, train, car 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 Chestertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
19h 16m
£86–240
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 777
3. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Hamilton Square Stationbus 551
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
20h 36m
£95–170

Colchester to Northern Ireland by train, foot, subway, car ferry, and bus

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15h 27mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 380 mi
Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Northern Ireland. However, you can take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Castlecourt via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 15h 27m.

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