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How to get fromIreland to Colchesterby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or tram

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There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Colchester by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    4h 59m
    £41–185

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    5h 16m
    £38–180

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    10h 40m
    £139–255

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar car
    11h 35m
    £84–383

  5. Ferry, train, bus via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    17h 14m
    £119–322

  6. Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    5h 32m
    £44–204

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 12m
    £114–345

  8. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 27m
    £102–322

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 49m
    £92–277

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 45m
    £73–251

  11. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    6h 21m
    £80–246

  12. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    16h 19m
    £169–302

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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 Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 40m.

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