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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Colchester

Composite routes from Manchester to Colchester

Cheapest
3 h 57 min
Car
354 km.
from $19
Other
4 h 21 min
Bus
389 km.
from €260
Details
3 h 16 min
274 km.
from $240.26
6 h 10 min
Bus, Train
274 km.
from $84.13
6 h 8 min
273 km.
from $121.30
4 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $135.78
5 h 57 min
274 km.
from $110.80
5 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $223.61
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $69.48
6 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $114.70
6 h 46 min
Train, Plane
275 km.
from $86.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$189.87
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$177.21

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$506.31–$1,518.93

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,202.49

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,518.93

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$233.43

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$329.10

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$405.05

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60

TerraVision UK

Email:
customerservices@terravision.eu
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
info@airportbusexpress.co.uk
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Greater Anglia

Email:
ContactCentre@greateranglia.co.uk
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Peterborough to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Colchester via Liverpool Street Station and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Colchester?

The distance between Manchester and Colchester is 382 km. The road distance is 354.1 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Colchester?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Manchester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Colchester bus from?

Manchester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Colchester train from?

Manchester to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to Colchester bus arrive?

Manchester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.

Where does the Manchester to Colchester train arrive?

Manchester to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Colchester is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Colchester?

Book your Manchester to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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