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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Oldham is to train via Birmingham which costs £26 - £150 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Barn Street via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Oldham King Street via Moorgate station, London Euston and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Colchester to Oldham?

The distance between Colchester and Oldham is 247 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Colchester to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Oldham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Oldham train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Oldham?

The best way to get from Colchester to Oldham is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Colchester to Oldham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Oldham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Oldham is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Colchester to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Oldham.

Colchester to Oldham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
4h 18m
£56–272
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 Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 18m
£26–141
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 / ...
8h 14m
£42–79
Drive 206.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Oldhamcar 206.6 mi
4h 6m
£51–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram
5h 2m
£86–300
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 49m
£60–169
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
6h 20m
£58–171
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
7h 31m
£60–159
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
5h 42m
£100–299

Colchester to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 245.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Oldham King Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Barn Street via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 8h 14m.

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