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 6m.

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 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Coach Stop via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

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 17m.

How far is it from Oldham to Colchester?

The distance between Oldham and Colchester is 247 miles. The road distance is 206.5 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 17m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Oldham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Colchester bus from?

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

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 bus from Oldham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Oldham to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Oldham to Colchester bus arrive?

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

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 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Oldham to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

Oldham to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 8 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 Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 17m
£56–232
Drive 205.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Colchestercar 205.3 mi
4h 6m
£51–73
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
8h 48m
£53–96
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 2m
£86–271
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
7h 40m
£81–148
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
7h 8m
£63–177
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 58m
£102–325
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
8h 3m
£66–173

Oldham to Colchester by bus, foot, and train

19Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Colchester.

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Coach Stop via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 8h 48m.

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