Rome2Rio

How to get fromOldham to Colchesterby train, bus, car, tram, or plane

Find Transport to Colchester

See all options

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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 8m
    £96–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    7h 59m
    £46–116

  3. Drive 205.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oldham to Colchestercar car 205.7 mi
    4h 5m
    £51–74

  4. Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram tram
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 24m
    £101–341

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    7h 40m
    £112–192

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    9h 24m
    £100–153

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 3m
    £137–310

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    £53–208

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    8h 17m
    £66–197

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

Calendar323Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oldham to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Colchester via Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oldham Bus Station to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers