The average train between Colchester and Oldham takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester to Oldham. 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 Oldham. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Oldham station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Colchester to Oldham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Oldham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Colchester and Oldham is 274.1 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Oldham King Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 22m.