This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Find the cheapest fares to Manchester Victoria by splitting your tickets

17

train journeys
per day

172

miles (277 kms)

4hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Buy tickets from Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria. Explore the list of all train routes from Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Manchester Victoria , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria is approximately 172 miles (277 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 9 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Manchester Victoria.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 34 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    5 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    11:16
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:37
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:33
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:51
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    14:37
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    15:16
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    16:09
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:35
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    17:09
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:35
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    18:09
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:35
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    19:16
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:34
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    20:16
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:35
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    21:16
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:35
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    22:37
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:35
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    23:21
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:35
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    00:20
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:00
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    01:28
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:00
    10 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    08:18
    Colchester Town
    Manchester Victoria
    Colchester Town to Manchester Victoria

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 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 Town and Manchester Victoria

The travel time between Colchester Town and Manchester Victoria by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 9 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Manchester Victoria vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:14.

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

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

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Colchester Town and Manchester Victoria. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Manchester Victoria, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Manchester Victoria. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Manchester Victoria.

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