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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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13

train journeys
per day

171

miles (275 kms)

5hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Manchester Victoria , 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 Victoria is approximately 171 miles (275 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 19 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 Victoria.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Manchester Victoria. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Manchester Victoria Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:20
    5 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:57
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:22
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    14:57
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:46
    6 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    16:07
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    16:56
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:47
    6 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    18:07
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:20
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    18:56
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:47
    6 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    20:07
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:20
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    20:56
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:46
    6 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    22:07
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:18
    5 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    23:02
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:20
    6 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    01:23
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:22
    11 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:07
    Colchester
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester to Manchester Victoria

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 Victoria Station

Station name Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Address Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00
Thursday 06:30 - 22:00
Friday 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
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 Victoria

The travel time between Colchester and Manchester Victoria by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Manchester Victoria 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 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria. 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 Victoria.

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