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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which costs £26 - £130 and takes 7h 45m.

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 30m and costs £55 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 30m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 7h 31m.

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 30m 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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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 Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 30m
£55–257
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 45m
£26–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
7h 31m
£48–87
Drive 200 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Manchestercar 200 mi
4h 30m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 6m
£83–295
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 6m
£62–172
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 25m
£56–169
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 32m
£208–508
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 44m
£59–168
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 47m
£99–289

Colchester to Manchester by train

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Manchester Central Coach Station via Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 31m.

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