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

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There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Colchester by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    4h 57m
    £39–191

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    13h 39m
    £158–250

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    14h 20m
    £155–249

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar car
    14h 11m
    £121–435

  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 Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 24m
    £77–252

  7. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane KIR - STN
    6h 38m
    £48–168

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ORK - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 30m
    £74–319

  9. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    7h 12m
    £48–240

  10. Fly Cork Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    6h 10m
    £79–319

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Colchester. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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 Cork to Colchester via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 13h 39m.

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