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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Oldham is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 22m.

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 4m 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 Oldham College via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 19m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 22m.

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 4m to drive from Colchester to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3687+ 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 StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 19m
£58–271
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 / ...
8h 18m
£28–125
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
8h 22m
£34–75
Drive 206.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Oldham206.6 mi
4h 4m
£51–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Street
5h 10m
£90–296
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 50m
£67–148
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
6h 26m
£68–171
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
7h 8m
£72–158
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
5h 37m
£103–299

Colchester to Oldham by train, foot, subway, and tram

311Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Oldham College via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 22m.

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