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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 prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $228 Average price |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
- 3:05 AM9h15Colchester12:20 PMManchester$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:05 AM9h15Colchester12:20 PMManchester$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 AM9h15Colchester12:20 PMManchester$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:10 PM9h45Colchester11:55 PMManchester$861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Manchester:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Manchester costing on average $123 (€98).
A bus is $149 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colchester to Manchester costing on average $228 (€182).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
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