The average train between Sale and Colchester takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Sale 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 Sale and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Market Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Sale to Colchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Colchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Colchester station.
The distance between Sale and Colchester is 276.7 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Colchester via Market Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 1m.
