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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

2

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.

Abellio Greater AngliaY09432+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW09647
09:00AM4h49
Colchester station (COL)
01:49PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$1531One-way
2 transfers
Abellio Greater AngliaY09288+TubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW09642
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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€118

Average price

€64

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Cheapest

€161

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4h 48m

Average duration

4h 18m

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30m

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10h 5m

Average duration

9h 35m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.6kg

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Live departures

Colchester to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 22
Last updated at 11:42 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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greater_angliaY09288+assertis_tubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+avanti_west_coastW09642
On time
7:02 AM Colchester station (COL)
5h00
12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 transfers
greater_angliaY09432+assertis_tubeTube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+avanti_west_coastW09647
On time
8:00 AM Colchester station (COL)
4h49
12:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Colchester to Manchester

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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
4
Fastest train
3h 44m
First train
04:41
Last train
16:02
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)

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

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