How to travel from Belfast to Colchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Colchester is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Belfast to Colchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£69($82)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Colchester.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£43($51)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Colchester.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Colchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Colchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £69 ($82).
The distance between Belfast and Colchester is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (338 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Belfast and Colchester by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Colchester is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £69 ($82).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Colchester is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Colchester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Colchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 6 similar | 2h 45m | £69($82) | 4 times a day | 615km (382 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 50m | £205($240) | hourly | 612km (380 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3hrs | £205($240) | hourly | 621km (386 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 25m | £130($155) | 5 times a day | 674km (419 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 50m | £125($145) | every 30 mins | 663km (412 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 50m | £170($200) | 5 times a day | 721km (448 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 15m | £145($175) | hourly | 672km (417 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 10h 45m | £175($210) | 3 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 11h 20m | £235($275) | 6 times a week | 977km (607 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 12h 60m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 668km (415 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 15hrs | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 723km (449 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 40m | £43($51) | once daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 45m | £120($140) | every 4 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Colchester
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Colchester
The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Colchester
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Colchester
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Colchester