What is the cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £26 - £120 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Altrincham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Altrincham and arriving at Colchester via Stockport, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Altrincham to Colchester?

The distance between Altrincham and Colchester is 241 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.

How do I travel from Altrincham to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Altrincham to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Altrincham to Colchester?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Altrincham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Colchester train from?

Altrincham to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stockport station.

Where does the Altrincham to Colchester train arrive?

Altrincham to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Altrincham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Colchester is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Altrincham to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Altrincham to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Colchester.

Altrincham to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Altrincham to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stockport to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 38m
£61–337
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
10h 10m
£27–111
Drive 200.4 mi
1. Drive from Altrincham to Colchestercar 200.4 mi
4h 29m
£49–71
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 14m
£85–258
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 31m
£78–179
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 43m
£205–485
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 36m
£62–164
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 7m
£99–307

Altrincham to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

125Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Altrincham to Colchester via Stockport, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m.

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