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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £35 - £210 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £35 - £210.

How far is it from Cork to Colchester?

The distance between Cork and Colchester is 423 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Colchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 38m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cork to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1002+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Colchester by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 14m
£39–201
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
13h 38m
£158–250
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
14h 20m
£155–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar
14h 11m
£119–435
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 31m
£108–352
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 26m
£77–282
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 31m
£77–358
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
7h 27m
£48–230
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 5m
£83–305

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

26Weekly Services

13h 38mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.9 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Colchester. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to Coach Station, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Chelmsford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Colchester via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 13h 38m.

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