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 £45 - £140 and takes 7h 9m.

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 54m and costs £35 - £180.

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 26h 39m.

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 which takes 26h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 988+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Colchester by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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
4h 54m
£36–177
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
5. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
26h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Colchestercar
14h 19m
£169–280
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 19m
£97–265
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane KIR - STN
6h 35m
£48–192
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 29m
£74–288
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
7h 9m
£47–139
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 28m
£69–237
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
5. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain
6. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
27h 30m

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Colchester.

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Distance: 419.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 Coach Stop via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 26h 39m.

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