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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Tralee is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Tralee is to bus and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Tralee?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.

How far is it from Colchester to Tralee?

The distance between Colchester and Tralee is 741 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Tralee without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 20h 20m and costs €160 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Colchester to Tralee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Tralee bus from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Tralee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 189+ hotels available in Tralee.

Colchester to Tralee - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Tralee by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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 Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)STN - KIR
5h 45m
€74–207
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
8h 42m
€55–186
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
5. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
20h 20m
€160–390
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Upper Park Road508
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee Bus Station40
23h 14m
€114–230
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 Tralee
12h 16m
€173–290
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry 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 Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
6h 24m
€99–304
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 Mallow to Tralee
8h 56m
€56–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
9h 28m
€123–360
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
6. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Street300
27h 49m

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 741 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Tralee. However, you can take the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Tralee Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Tralee Bus Station via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Harbour in around 20h 20m.

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