How to travel from Newry to Colchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Newry and Colchester is around 622km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Newry to Colchester by train, plane, 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 → Newry if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Dublin Airport, plane
Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£42($50)
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7 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dublin Busaras Bus Station then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead then drive to Colchester.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£215($255)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newry and Colchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newry to Colchester by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Newry and Colchester is around 622km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Newry and Colchester by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Newry to Colchester is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Newry and Colchester is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newry and Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newry and Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newry to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Newry to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newry to Colchester is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £215 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newry and Colchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Dublin Airport, plane + 7 similar | 3h 15m | £42($50) | 4 times a day | 622km (387 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 683km (424 miles) |
| Train to Belfast City Centre, Lanyon Place, plane | 4hrs | £195($230) | every 3 hours | 691km (429 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | £82($95) | 4 times a day | 680km (422 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Airport, plane and train | 4h 20m | £90($110) | hourly | 665km (413 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £125($145) | hourly | 728km (452 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 5h 35m | £180($215) | hourly | 785km (488 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 5h 45m | £155($185) | hourly | 736km (457 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 20m | £115($135) | once a week | 926km (575 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 55m | £215($255) | 4 times a day | 706km (439 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newry and Colchester
Train operators
Translink UK
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
Bus companies
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
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