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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Manchester Stations

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43

train journeys
per day

171

miles (276 kms)

4hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 43 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 43 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Manchester Stations is approximately 171 miles (276 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 43 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations .

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    10:19
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    4 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:13
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    11:19
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:33
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    12:05
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:07
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:05
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:44
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    14:05
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:44
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    15:05
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:19
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:44
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    16:05
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    16:19
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:44
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    17:05
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:23
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester Town to Manchester Piccadilly

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 43 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations 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 Town & Manchester Stations . owever, there are 43 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Manchester Stations .

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