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 £35 - £170 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 16m and costs £85 - £250.

How far is it from Ireland to Colchester?

The distance between Ireland and Colchester is 424 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 40m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ireland to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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 Heathrow Airport, train
best
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
£88–245
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 27m
£34–164
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 40m
£118–229
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
£151–233
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 16m
£87–244
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 49m
£82–221
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
£38–160
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
£57–208
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
£36–166
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
£53–294
Ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
14h 8m
£193–380

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

26Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Colchester.

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Distance: 421.2 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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 Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford, 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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