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

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47

train journeys
per day

167

miles (268 kms)

3hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

00:38 / 02:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Airport and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Airport to Colchester is approximately 167 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 40 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Airport and Colchester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Airport to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Airport to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:38
    8 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:07
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    09:21
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:51
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    09:45
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:03
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:25
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    10:46
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:01
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:04
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:25
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    11:46
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:50
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:04
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:25
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:50
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:04
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:25
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:01
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:04
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    14:19
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:25
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    14:45
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:50
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    15:15
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:25
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    15:45
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:50
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    16:15
    Manchester Airport
    Colchester
    Manchester Airport to Colchester

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Airport and Colchester

The travel time between Manchester Airport and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Airport and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 02:17.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Airport & Colchester. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Airport and Colchester.

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