Colchester to Manchester Buses

Colchester to Manchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Manchester takes 7h 50m 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.

7h 50m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus

7h 25m

£32–53

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 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 10:00 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 11:30 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 2:00 AM
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7h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM
9h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM
9h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM
9h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM
9h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM
9h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM
9h 5m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 12:50 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Colchester to Manchester bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM

2:10 PM → 10:00 PM

4:40 PM → 11:30 PM

6:40 PM → 2:00 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM

5:35 AM → 2:20 PM

8:40 AM → 4:10 PM

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM

5:35 AM → 2:20 PM

8:40 AM → 4:10 PM

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM

5:35 AM → 2:20 PM

8:40 AM → 4:10 PM

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM

5:35 AM → 2:20 PM

8:40 AM → 4:10 PM

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM

5:35 AM → 2:20 PM

8:40 AM → 4:10 PM

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:35 AM → 11:40 AM

5:35 AM → 12:50 PM

8:50 AM → 4:10 PM

11:55 AM → 7:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station

Where to next?

Bus trips from Colchester

Bus trips to Manchester

Alternative transport options

6:40 PM → 2:00 AM
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