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Manchester to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Colchester takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service 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
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 15m
£93–160

Manchester to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly 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.

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  • Distance: 237 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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 15m.

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