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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs £35 - £200.

How far is it from Ireland to Colchester?

The distance between Ireland and Colchester is 423 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Colchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 1m and costs £130 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Ireland to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Colchester.

Ireland to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Colchester by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or tram

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
5h 12m
£35–198
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
11h 1m
£133–314
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar
11h 35m
£84–566
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 31m
£40–164
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 45m
£36–150
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 30m
£97–245
Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 28m
£101–269
Fly Dublin Airport 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 54m
£96–241
Fly Dublin Airport 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 58m
£73–229
Fly Dublin Airport 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 37m
£79–249
Ferry, train via Manchester
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
16h 3m
£162–307

Ireland to Colchester by tram, foot, ferry, train, and subway

21Weekly Services

11h 1mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Colchester.

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Distance: 420.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Ireland and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland 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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Colchester via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 11h 1m.

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