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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Oldham to Colchester?

The distance between Oldham and Colchester is 247 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Oldham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Colchester train from?

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

Train or fly from Oldham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Oldham to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Oldham to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Colchester is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Oldham to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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 Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 16m
£56–232
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to St Margaret's Bus StationUk079
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
10h 17m
£31–122
Drive 204.8 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Colchester204.8 mi
4h 5m
£50–73
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefield
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 5m
£90–271
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchesterPeterborough - Colchester
7h 42m
£73–191
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 34m
£66–170
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LBA - STN
7h 31m
£68–159
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
7h 16m
£70–156
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
5h 48m
£104–325

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

322Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Colchester via St Peter's Square, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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