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

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

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  1. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    4h 52m
    £35–183

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    9h 26m
    £140–255

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar car
    11h 23m
    £83–380

  4. Ferry, train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    16h 33m
    £119–326

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 49m
    £111–348

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 26m
    £89–280

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 22m
    £71–254

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 32m
    £65–243

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 58m
    £78–249

  10. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    14h 30m
    £173–311

Dublin to Colchester by ferry, train, subway, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to London Stansted Airport (STN), take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Chelmsford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Colchester via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 26m.

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