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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 53m
    £88–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    8h 2m
    £39–63

  3. Drive  197 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Colchestercar car 197 mi
    4h 28m
    £50–72

  4. Line 111 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 40m
    £99–329

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    7h 23m
    £107–162

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    6h 18m
    £67–258

  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
    6h 10m
    £229–367

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    7h 12m
    £73–232

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane MAN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain train
    6h 53m
    £68–277

Greater Manchester to Colchester by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Colchester via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 8h 2m.

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