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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Colchester is to bus and fly which costs £50 - £170 and takes 7h 12m.

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 4h 53m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Coach Stop via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 37m.

How far is it from Cork to Colchester?

The distance between Cork and Colchester is 422 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 bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 24h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Cork to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Colchester bus from?

Cork to Colchester bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Colchester bus arrive?

Cork to Colchester bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cork to Colchester by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester
4h 53m
£39–154
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
5. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
24h 14m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to London Victoria
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
36h 33m
£200–508
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Colchester
11h 49m
£145–203
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 24m
£93–245
Fly Cork Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORK - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 25m
£89–248
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)KIR - STN
6h 33m
£80–189
Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)ORK - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 29m
£62–272
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
7h 12m
£50–161
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
7h 4m
£76–227
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
5. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
25h 37m

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN) flights

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Distance: 419.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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 London Stansted Airport (STN), take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Chelmsford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Colchester via Dublin Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Finchley Road station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 24h 14m.

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