The average train between Altrincham and Colchester takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Altrincham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Altrincham station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Altrincham to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stockport station.
Altrincham to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Altrincham to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Altrincham and Colchester is 275.5 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Altrincham to Colchester via Stockport, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 39m.