The average train between Colchester and Manchester takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Manchester. 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 every 30 minutes between Colchester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 44m • 2 changes
3h 54m • 2 changes
3h 18m • 2 changes
3h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Manchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Colchester to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Colchester to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Colchester and Manchester is 275.9 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 31m.
