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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Colchester to Manchester?

The distance between Colchester and Manchester is 238 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Colchester to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Manchester bus from?

Colchester to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Manchester train from?

Colchester to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Manchester?

The best way to get from Colchester to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Colchester to Manchester bus arrive?

Colchester to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Manchester train arrive?

Colchester to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Manchester is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Colchester to Manchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 31m
£58–267
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 35m
£33–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange
7h 9m
£34–75
Drive 200 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Manchester200 mi
4h 28m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 8m
£87–295
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to PeterboroughColchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 6m
£61–173
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
5h 20m
£65–156
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 33m
£197–438
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 15m
£70–155
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 40m
£100–294

Colchester to Manchester by train, foot, and subway

311Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 7h 9m.

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