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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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13

train journeys
per day

167

miles (268 kms)

5hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

00:19 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Manchester Airport , 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 Airport is approximately 167 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:19
    10 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:20
    6 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:47
    6 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:46
    6 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:47
    6 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    17:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:47
    6 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    18:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:47
    6 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    19:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:47
    6 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    20:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:20
    6 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    21:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:46
    6 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    22:01
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:18
    6 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    23:24
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:22
    11 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester to Manchester Airport

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 Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 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 and Manchester Airport

The travel time between Colchester and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Manchester Airport 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 00:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Manchester Airport 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 Airport. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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