Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
276 km
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.
It's difficult to get from Colchester to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
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.
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:02 AM Colchester station (COL) | 5h00 | 12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 8:00 AM Colchester station (COL) | 4h49 | 12:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 16:02 |
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.
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