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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £20 - £170 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Colchester?

The distance between Manchester and Colchester is 238 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Manchester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Colchester bus arrive?

Manchester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Colchester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Manchester to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Manchester to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester 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 16m
£54–224
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 11m
£21–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 45m
£53–96
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Colchestercar 207.7 mi
4h 9m
£51–74
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
£82–266
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
5h 58m
£81–148
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
5h 32m
£207–479
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 6m
£59–172
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 55m
£64–169
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
4h 56m
£98–320

Manchester to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

322Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Colchester.

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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