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 - £170 and takes 5h 20m.

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 49m and costs £85 - £260.

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 35m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Dublin to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 619+ 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)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 49m
£86–253
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 20m
£41–167
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
9h 35m
£98–189
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Colchestercar
11h 40m
£157–234
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 22m
£81–235
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 22m
£60–233
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£61–217
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 1m
£54–268
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
14h 26m
£104–275
Ferry, train via Warrington
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Central to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
14h 33m
£146–231

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

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9h 35mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Colchester.

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Distance: 356 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 35m.

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