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How to get fromAltrincham to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Altrincham to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 40m
    £89–170

  2. Drive 200.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altrincham to Colchestercar car 200.7 mi
    4h 27m
    £49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    9h 10m
    £50–123

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 18m
    £90–322

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    7h 31m
    £113–204

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    5h 47m
    £54–175

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 51m
    £226–390

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 57m
    £131–303

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    7h 4m
    £71–182

Altrincham to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Altrincham to Colchester via Stockport, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Coach Stop via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 10m.

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