The average train between Oldham and Colchester takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Oldham 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 hourly between Oldham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at St Peter's Square and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Oldham to Colchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Oldham to Colchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between Oldham and Colchester is 274.1 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Colchester via St Peter's Square, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 15m.