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How to get fromDublin to Colchester Castleby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Colchester Castle by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    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
    5h 10m
    £95–277

  2. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus
    5h 37m
    £26–158

  3. 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 50m
    £139–221

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Colchester Castlecar car
    11h 24m
    £83–373

  5. 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 54m
    £80–239

  6. 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 London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 44m
    £64–229

  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 45m
    £69–206

  8. 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
    6h 20m
    £68–236

  9. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    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
    14h 58m
    £155–260

Dublin to Colchester Castle by ferry, train, bus, and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Colchester Castle. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Colchester, then walk to Colchester Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Colchester Castle via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Colchester in around 9h 50m.

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