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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 6h 5m.

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 10m and costs £95 - £260.

How far is it from Ireland to Colchester?

The distance between Ireland and Colchester is 366 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 41m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ireland to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Colchester by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 Dublin Airport 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
5h 10m
£96–259
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 28m
£31–173
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
10h 41m
£131–241
Ferry, train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
17h 6m
£112–242
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 41m
£133–229
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 19m
£97–295
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 48m
£91–231
Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
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 46m
£34–139
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 47m
£74–224
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 5m
£32–135
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 28m
£75–243
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
16h 4m
£161–290

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

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10h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Colchester.

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Distance: 363.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Ireland and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Colchester. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, 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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Colchester via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 41m.

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