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How to get fromOldham to Colchesterby train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Oldham to Colchester by train, bus, car, tram, 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 / ...
    4h 18m
    £89–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    8h 17m
    £42–71

  3. Drive  205.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oldham to Colchestercar car 205.7 mi
    4h 5m
    £51–74

  4. Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram tram
    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
    5h 9m
    £100–321

  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 41m
    £107–162

  6. Train via Peterborough #2

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    8h 24m
    £76–122

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    6h 32m
    £63–170

  8. 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 21m
    £69–185

  9. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LBA - STN
    8h 15m
    £79–171

Oldham to Colchester by tram, foot, train, and subway

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Colchester via St Peter's Square, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oldham Bus Station to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 8h 17m.

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