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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £45 - £200 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs £100 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Belfast to Colchester?

The distance between Belfast and Colchester is 393 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Colchester without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 1m and costs £240 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Belfast to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Colchester bus from?

Belfast to Colchester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Colchester bus arrive?

Belfast to Colchester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Belfast to Colchester - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Belfast to Colchester by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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 Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BFS - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 23m
£48–194
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
14h 1m
£248–638
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
14h 44m
£129–272
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
18h 32m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHD - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 41m
£106–390
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 20m
£95–402
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 15m
£82–291
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 39m
£79–234
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BHD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 4m
£87–274
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 56m
£97–284
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£86–254
Car ferry, train via Peterborough
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
17h 49m
£162–308
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
19h 35m
£165–306
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Colchestercar
9h 48m
£131–378

Belfast to Colchester by bus, car ferry, foot, train, and subway

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14h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Colchester.

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Distance: 390.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to Coach Station, take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Chelmsford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colchester via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 14h 1m.

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