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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £85 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Colchester?

The distance between Macclesfield and Colchester is 221 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Macclesfield to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Colchester train from?

Macclesfield to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.

Train or fly from Macclesfield to Colchester?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Colchester is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Macclesfield to Colchester.

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

Book your Macclesfield to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 271+ hotels available in Colchester.

Macclesfield to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 2m
£86–147
Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Colchestercar 183.1 mi
4h 12m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 29m
£98–300
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 23m
£107–172
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 2m
£61–173
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 16m
£134–307
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 55m
£71–161
Fly Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
6h 34m
£63–255

Macclesfield to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

126Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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