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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £95 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Coach Stop via Manchester Central Coach Station and Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Sale to Colchester?

The distance between Sale and Colchester is 244 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Sale to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sale to Colchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sale to Colchester?

The best way to get from Sale to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Sale to Colchester bus arrive?

Sale to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Sale to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sale to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Colchester is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Sale to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sale 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 / ...
3h 55m
£96–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
8h 30m
£44–106
Drive 200.5 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Colchestercar 200.5 mi
4h 28m
£49–71
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Sale 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
4h 44m
£100–291
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 37m
£112–192
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 33m
£58–224
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
6h 21m
£200–459
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 23m
£139–301
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 13m
£71–221

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

144Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.5 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sale to Colchester via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Coach Stop via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 8h 30m.

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