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The train between Manchester and Colchester takes 3h 17m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Manchester 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 on demand between Manchester and Colchester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Manchester to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Manchester and Colchester is 275.9 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 17m.
