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

The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Colchester is to fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Altrincham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Altrincham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Manchester Central Coach Station and Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 41m.

How far is it from Altrincham to Colchester?

The distance between Altrincham and Colchester is 241 miles. The road distance is 201.5 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 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Altrincham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Colchester bus from?

Altrincham to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Colchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Altrincham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Altrincham to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Altrincham to Colchester bus arrive?

Altrincham to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Altrincham to Colchester train arrive?

Altrincham to Colchester train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, 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?

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Altrincham to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 41m
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 45m
£40–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
8h 45m
Drive 200.4 mi
1. Drive from Altrincham to Colchestercar 200.4 mi
4h 29m
£49–71
Fly Manchester Airport 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 9m
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
Line 11 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Stockport Interchangebus 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain
9h 2m
Fly Manchester Airport 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 49m
Fly Manchester Airport 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
4h 57m
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 5m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Altrincham to Colchester.

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Distance: 240 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Coach Stop via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 8h 45m.

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