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The cheapest and fastest trains from Colchester to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$153

Average price

$153

Fastest journey

4 h 49 m

Average duration

4 h 55 m

Trains per day

Distance

276 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colchester to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Colchester to Manchester will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Colchester to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.

Y09432+

Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09647

09:00AM4h49

Colchester station (COL)

01:49PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$1531One-way

2 transfers

Y09288+

Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09642

08:02AM5h00

Colchester station (COL)

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)

$1531One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Colchester to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Train	Most popular Bus	Flight
€118 Average price	€64 Average price Cheapest	€161 Average price
4h 48m Average duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	10h 5m Average duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m Average duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Colchester to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 22

Last updated at 11:42 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y09288+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+W09642	On time 7:02 AM Colchester station (COL)	5h00	12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 transfers
Y09432+Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+W09647	On time 8:00 AM Colchester station (COL)	4h49	12:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Colchester to Manchester

United Kingdom

Trains from Colchester to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $54 (€44)

Distance

170 miles (275 km)

Average train duration

4h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

$78 (€63)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 44m

First train

04:41

Last train

16:02

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $54 (€44)

Train providers: Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Manchester trains

For as little as $75 (€61) you can travel by train to Manchester from Colchester with Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and Abellio Greater Anglia. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Colchester to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $75

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Colchester to Manchester with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 5 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: $145

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Colchester to Manchester train information with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 4 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: $156
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Colchester to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Colchester to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Manchester can start from as little as $51 (€41) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Colchester to Manchester is $129 (€105); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Colchester to Manchester is 3 h 44 min to travel the 171 mile (275 km) long journey, with around there are 4 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Colchester to Manchester leaves at 12: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Colchester to Manchester leaves at 9: 33 PM.

There are 4 trains a day from Colchester to Manchester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Colchester to Manchester.

Take the Colchester to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Manchester from Colchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 33 PM.

A trip to Manchester from Colchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Colchester to Manchester by train is January.

You have options as you can travel from Colchester to Manchester 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.