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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Manchester takes 8h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 7m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
  3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
7h 40m
£33–69

Colchester to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 264.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 7h 40m.

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