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Compare train, bus, 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 €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 €35, and a flight costs an average of €63.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €127 Average price | €174 Average price |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m 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 Manchester to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Colchester
Travel to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Colchester.
There are 3 options to travel to Colchester from Manchester including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Colchester is a bus with an average price of $40 (€36).
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Colchester:
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $61 (€55) from Manchester to Colchester.
Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a train, which costs on average $70 (€63) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Manchester and Colchester is by flight, which takes on average 1 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 30 min.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 41 min of travel time.
Colchester is approximately 171 miles (275 km) away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Colchester is:
- 8 buses a day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Manchester and Colchester as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Colchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Colchester:
- National Express can take you to Colchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Manchester to Colchester for $40 (€36).
- Travel with British Airways to go to Colchester by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways Manchester to Colchester tickets on Omio for $61 (€55).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Trains to go to Colchester by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Manchester to Colchester tickets on Omio for $70 (€63).
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Colchester with.
Direct services to Colchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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