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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Coach Stop via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.

How far is it from Limerick to Colchester?

The distance between Limerick and Colchester is 461 miles.

How do I travel from Limerick to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick to Colchester without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 22h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Limerick to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Colchester bus from?

Limerick to Colchester bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Colchester bus arrive?

Limerick to Colchester bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 53m
£79–237
Fly Shannon Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SNN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 5m
£41–153
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
22h 46m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to London Victoria
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
36h 54m
£202–510
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Colchester
11h 16m
£127–193
Fly Shannon Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)SNN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 57m
£90–240
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 51m
£101–256
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)ORK - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 58m
£48–172
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)KIR - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 47m
£85–226
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)DUB - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
7h 35m
£73–230
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
5. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
24h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Zone 10712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station180 / ...
5. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station777
6. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
26h 58m

Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 457.9 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Colchester. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Colchester via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Glengall Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 22h 46m.

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