Manchester to Colchester Trains

Manchester to Colchester trains

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The average train between Manchester and Colchester takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

3h 33m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...

3h 16m

£88–138

Manchester to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:56 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
9h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:36 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Colchester? 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 Manchester, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 16m.

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