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

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49

train journeys
per day

170

miles (274 kms)

4hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

00:53 / 02:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 49 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Piccadilly and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 49 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester is approximately 170 miles (274 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 26 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 1 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester

Journeys from Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    00:53
    8 hrs 13 mins3 changes
    09:06
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:05
    4 hrs 12 mins2 changes
    09:17
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:11
    4 hrs 53 mins3 changes
    10:04
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:55
    4 hrs 18 mins2 changes
    10:13
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:15
    4 hrs 1 min2 changes
    10:16
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:30
    4 hrs 7 mins2 changes
    10:37
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:00
    4 hrs 4 mins2 changes
    11:04
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:15
    4 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    11:20
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:35
    4 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    11:37
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:55
    4 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    12:14
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:15
    4 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    12:17
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:35
    4 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    12:37
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:55
    4 hrs 18 mins2 changes
    13:13
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:15
    4 hrs 1 min2 changes
    13:16
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:35
    4 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    13:37
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:55
    4 hrs 18 mins2 changes
    14:13
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:15
    4 hrs 1 min2 changes
    14:16
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:35
    4 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    14:37
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:55
    4 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    15:14
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:15
    4 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    15:17
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Colchester
    Manchester Piccadilly to Colchester

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
AddressManchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
AddressColchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Colchester

The travel time between Manchester Piccadilly and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 49 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 02:17.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly & Colchester. owever, there are 49 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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