Trains from Manchester to Colchester from $64.24*

Trains from Manchester to Colchester from $64.24*

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Manchester to Colchester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester to Colchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $64.24, with average prices for this route around $197.03.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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13:55
Manchester Piccadilly
17:58
Colchester
4h 3m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreater Anglia
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14:15
Manchester Piccadilly
18:15
Colchester
4h 0m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreater Anglia
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14:35
Manchester Piccadilly
18:19
Colchester
3h 44m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreater Anglia
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14:43
Manchester Piccadilly
19:53
Colchester
5h 10m, Changes requiredEast Midlands RailwayGreater Anglia
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14:55
Manchester Piccadilly
18:49
Colchester
3h 54m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreater Anglia
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15:15
Manchester Piccadilly
19:15
Paris
4h 0m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreater Anglia
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Manchester to Colchester Train Route Details

The Manchester to Colchester train ticket is from $64.24. The average travel time is 3h 41m, covering a distance of approximately 275 mile. There are usually 58 daily trains provided by Greater Anglia,London Underground,Avanti West Coast. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
00:53
Last train
Last train
22:11
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
3h 41m
Distance
Distance
275 mile
Price
Price
$64.24*
Train operators
Train operators
Greater Anglia, London Underground, Avanti West Coast

Manchester to Colchester Train Travel Guide

Manchester to Colchester Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Colchester

Trains running from Manchester to Colchester will typically depart from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive at Colchester. The journey takes around 3h 41m.

Book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Colchester

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Manchester to Colchester by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Manchester to Colchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Manchester to Colchester cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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