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

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train

    best
    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 8m
    £98–275

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    £30–159

  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 41m
    £139–223

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar car
    11h 36m
    £84–383

  5. 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 29m
    £108–352

  6. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    5h 32m
    £33–184

  7. 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 56m
    £83–237

  8. 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
    £72–204

  9. Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    6h 5m
    £35–223

  10. 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
    £71–234

  11. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    16h 16m
    £156–266

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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 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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