Colchester to Manchester Trains

Colchester to Manchester trains

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The average train between Colchester and Manchester takes 3h 30m 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.

3h 30m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 30m

£87–140

Colchester to Manchester train times

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 11:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:02 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:42 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:12 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:54 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:41 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
5:11 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 30m.

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