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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $227 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Colchester:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Colchester costing on average $128 (€103).
A bus is $161 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Colchester costing on average $227 (€183).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Colchester
How to get from Manchester to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:15 AM9h25Manchester4:40 PMColchester$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:15 AM9h25Manchester4:40 PMColchester$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:15 AM9h25Manchester4:40 PMColchester$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:15 PM10h35Manchester5:50 AMColchester$761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Colchester:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Colchester costing on average $128 (€103).
A bus is $161 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Colchester costing on average $227 (€183).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Colchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Colchester by flight.
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