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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs £90 - £270.

How far is it from Dublin to Colchester?

The distance between Dublin and Colchester is 358 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Colchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 27m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Dublin to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 979+ hotels available in Colchester.

Dublin to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Colchester by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 51m
£91–263
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)DUB - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
5h 39m
£43–157
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
9h 27m
£125–227
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Colchester
11h 39m
£151–238
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 26m
£86–230
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 21m
£62–223
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 21m
£62–207
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)DUB - EMA
2. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 49m
£108–363
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 2m
£62–288
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
14h 40m
£122–359

Dublin to Colchester by ferry, train, subway, and foot

26Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Colchester.

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Distance: 356 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Colchester via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 27m.

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