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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £35 - £180 and takes 5h 27m.

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 21m and costs £90 - £290.

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 55m.

How far is it from Cork to Colchester?

The distance between Cork and Colchester is 424 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 5h 21m 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 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

Cork to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 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 Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£93–285
Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane ORK - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 27m
£38–171
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 Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
5. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
24h 14m
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 18m
£193–285
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
£74–248
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 29m
£64–272
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station 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 4m
£77–247
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 46m
£51–198
Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ORK - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 20m
£53–273
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
25h 55m

Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 17mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Colchester.

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Distance: 421.2 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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 Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford, 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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