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9 h 56 min
604 km.
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Twelve ways to Travel from Dublin to Colchester

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Cheapest
By car (604 km)
9 h 56 min
604 km.
from $33
Fastest
Plane to Colchester (Stansted Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
9 h 56 min
604 km.
from $7.88
Bus, Plane (Fly to London City Airport)
4 h 51 min
507 km.
from $180.22
Bus, Plane (Fly to London Stansted Airport)
5 h 25 min
507 km.
from $58.70
Train
9 h 45 min
505 km.
from $441.79
Bus, Plane (Fly to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 15 min
507 km.
from $130.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Luton Airport)
5 h 17 min
507 km.
from $116.96
Bus, Plane (Fly to London Gatwick Airport)
5 h 26 min
507 km.
from $106.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Birmingham Airport)
5 h 57 min
507 km.
from $168.80
Ferry, Train
9 h 53 min
507 km.
Ferry, train via Birmingham, Ferry, train via Birmingham
15 h 13 min
508 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$108.70
Plane from Dublin Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$119.57
Plane from Dublin Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$163.04

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$510.87

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$304.35
Plane from Dublin Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$217.39
Plane from Dublin Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$163.04

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$304.35
Plane from Dublin Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$217.39
Plane from Dublin Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$163.04

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$19.57–$206.52

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$103.26
Train from Chester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$81.52–$217.39
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.91–$152.17
Train from Holyhead to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$293.48

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$38.04
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.30–$34.78

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$260.87

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$40.22
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$86.96
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$28.26

Greater Anglia

Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$51.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs $41.30 - $141.30 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $103.26 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Dublin and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dublin Connolly and arriving at Colchester via Portadown, Bangor (Gwynedd), Chester, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Dublin to Colchester?

The distance between Dublin and Colchester is 571 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $206.52 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Dublin to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Colchester train from?

Dublin to Colchester train services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train, bus or fly from Dublin to Colchester?

The best way to get from Dublin to Colchester is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs $206.52 - $467.39 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Dublin to Colchester.

Where does the Dublin to Colchester train arrive?

Dublin to Colchester train services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Portadown station.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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