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 £30 - £170 and takes 5h 32m.

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 28m and costs £95 - £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 St and arriving at Coach Stop via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Where does the Cork to Colchester bus arrive?

Cork to Colchester bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1042+ 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 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 28m
£98–285
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 32m
£31–163
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to 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 Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
5. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
25h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar
14h 10m
£121–437
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 30m
£75–322
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
£69–273
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane KIR - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 13m
£43–198
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 47m
£44–200
Bus, bus and ferry via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from 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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
28h 10m

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cork to Colchester.

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Distance: 420.5 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Coach Stop via Airport Zone 10, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 25h 54m.

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