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 30m.

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 4h 53m and costs £35 - £160.

How far is it from Ireland to Colchester?

The distance between Ireland and Colchester is 422 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 10h 44m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ireland to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Ireland to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Colchester by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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)ORK - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester
4h 53m
£39–154
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
10h 44m
£104–194
Ferry, train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station777
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
17h 28m
£109–242
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Colchester
9h 14m
£109–150
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cow
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)DUB - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester
5h 11m
£42–150
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 24m
£93–245
Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 17m
£91–274
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester
5h 30m
£39–146
Fly Dublin Airport 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 52m
£86–231
Fly Dublin Airport 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 47m
£63–208
Fly Dublin Airport 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 28m
£62–269
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 / ...
16h 23m
£127–302

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

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10h 44mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Colchester.

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Distance: 419.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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 10h 44m.

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