Colchester to Manchester train
Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Manchester
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Train schedule from Colchester to Manchester
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Fastest train times from Colchester to Manchester
Fastest Journey
3 h 42 m
Average
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
276 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Colchester for Manchester every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Colchester to Manchester
 | Distance | 171 miles (275 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 53 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $96 (€88) |
 | Train frequency | 47 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia |
Trains from Colchester to Manchester cover the 171 miles (275 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 53 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia. Normally, there are 47 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $96 (€88), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $76 (€70). Travelers depart most frequently from Colchester and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Manchester trains
For as little as $76 (€70) you can travel by train between Colchester and Manchester with Abellio Greater Anglia. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Find cheap tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia trains to Manchester from Colchester on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Colchester to Manchester train schedule from Abellio Greater Anglia, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 171 miles (275 km) journey between Colchester and Manchester, including information on baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains between Colchester and Manchester in the Omio app, you can check to see if the Abellio Greater Anglia trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. Check the Abellio Greater Anglia train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Manchester from Colchester and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train to Manchester from Colchester with Abellio Greater Anglia!
Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Manchester train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 51 min
- Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 40 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Colchester to Manchester
There are a few train stations in Colchester to start your trip from including Colchester, Colchester Town and Colchester, Hythe Railway Station. In Manchester you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Colchester and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Colchester and need to travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Manchester most often arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel around 0.6 miles (954 m) from this train station to the city center.
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WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityLocation for Rail Replacement Services: Town Railway Station Bus Stops (stop B) for planned rail replacement only.
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