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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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13

train journeys
per day

170

miles (274 kms)

5hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

00:17 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road is approximately 170 miles (274 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 44 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:17
    10 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    10:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:09
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    6 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:19
    6 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    13:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:46
    5 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    14:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:46
    5 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    15:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:46
    5 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    16:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:46
    5 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    17:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:47
    5 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    18:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:47
    5 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    19:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:20
    6 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    20:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:46
    6 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    21:56
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:22
    11 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    10:39
    Colchester
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Colchester to Manchester Oxford Road

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Oxford Road Station

Station name Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Address Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:40
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:40
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:40
Thursday 06:30 - 22:40
Friday 06:30 - 22:40
Saturday 06:30 - 22:40
Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road

The travel time between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Manchester Oxford Road. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Manchester Oxford Road, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.