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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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14

train journeys
per day

170

miles (274 kms)

5hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

00:19 / 23:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Manchester Piccadilly , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 170 miles (274 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 37 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:19
    10 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    10:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:10
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    12:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:20
    6 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    13:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:47
    5 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    14:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:46
    5 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    15:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:47
    5 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    16:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:47
    5 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    17:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:47
    5 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    18:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:47
    5 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    19:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:20
    6 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    20:36
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:46
    5 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    21:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:20
    6 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    23:04
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:43
    10 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:35
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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 and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Colchester and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:55.

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

Amenities on trains between Colchester and Manchester Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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