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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €356.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€74 Average price Cheapest | €108 Average price | €356 Average price | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Colchester to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Manchester:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Manchester costing on average €108.
A bus is €282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colchester to Manchester costing on average €356.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around €74 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€0. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 4h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Colchester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 PM 9h15 Colchester 10:25 PM Manchester €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:10 PM 9h15 Colchester 10:25 PM Manchester €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:10 PM 9h15 Colchester 10:25 PM Manchester €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:05 AM 9h15 Colchester 12:20 PM Manchester €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Manchester:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Manchester costing on average €108.
A bus is €282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colchester to Manchester costing on average €356.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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