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Manchester to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Colchester takes 8h 33m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Colchester. 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 33m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 540 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
7h 37m
£49–122

Manchester to Colchester bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Manchester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road Station and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stop via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station in around 7h 37m.

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