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

The cheapest way to get from Eccles to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eccles to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Eccles and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Eccles to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Eccles Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Manchester Central Coach Station and Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Eccles and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Eccles to Colchester?

The distance between Eccles and Colchester is 243 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eccles to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Eccles to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eccles to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Eccles to Colchester train from?

Eccles to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Eccles to Colchester?

The best way to get from Eccles to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Eccles to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Eccles to Colchester train arrive?

Eccles to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Eccles to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Eccles to Colchester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Eccles to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 476+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 46m
£94–165
Bus
cheapest
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 18m
£44–106
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Eccles to Colchestercar 211.8 mi
4h 14m
£53–77
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 21m
£95–280
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 32m
£112–188
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 57m
£58–162
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
6h 1m
£200–438
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 30m
£66–149
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
5h 9m
£131–286

Eccles to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

117Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.4 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Coach Stop via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 8h 18m.

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