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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 3m.

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 15m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

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 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Colchester?

The distance between Manchester and Colchester is 238 miles. The road distance is 208.4 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 15m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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, bus or fly from Manchester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Manchester to Colchester bus arrive?

Manchester to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre 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 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 15m
£55–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
8h 3m
£31–78
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Colchester207.2 mi
4h 8m
£51–73
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 3m
£86–266
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchesterPeterborough - Colchester
5h 58m
£77–191
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NuneatonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 39m
£43–103
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
5h 32m
£62–155
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 33m
£196–409
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
6h 7m
£68–152
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 46m
£100–320

Manchester to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

322Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Coach Stop via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 3m.

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