What is the best way to travel from Colchester to Manchester?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Colchester?
You can get to Manchester with just $29 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 25m03:15 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station10:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 25m03:15 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station10:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Ryanair4h 0m02:45 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station6:45 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 2:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Buzz4h 5m08:30 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 8:30:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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EasyJet Airline3h 30m03:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:10 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 3:40:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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EasyJet Airline5h 15m02:35 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport7:50 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 2:35:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express7h 55m07:20 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station3:15 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 7:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express6h 45m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:25 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Greater Anglia4h 3m08:02 AMColchesterCentral Station12:05 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:02:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
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Greater Anglia3h 48m08:31 AMColchesterCentral Station12:19 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:31:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Greater Anglia4h 10m08:34 AMColchesterCentral Station12:44 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:34:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Greater Anglia4h 4m09:01 AMColchesterCentral Station1:05 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 9:01:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 5m06:15 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express7h 5m07:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station2:10 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 7:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express6h 5m06:15 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express7h 5m07:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station2:10 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 7:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express12h 30m011:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 11:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express6h 20m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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EasyJet Airline4h 30m05:25 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport9:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 5:25:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $338 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 25m03:15 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station10:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Buzz8h 55m09:45 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station6:40 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 9:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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Ryanair3h 35m07:55 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:30 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 7:55:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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R Airlines3h 35m010:15 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station1:50 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 10:15:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
What are the fastest trips from Colchester to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Colchester in just 3h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 25m03:15 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station10:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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EasyJet Airline3h 30m03:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:10 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 3:40:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Ryanair4h 0m02:45 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station6:45 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 2:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Buzz4h 5m08:30 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:35 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 8:30:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/4/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/4/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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EasyJet Airline5h 15m02:35 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport7:50 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 2:35:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/5/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/5/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Greater Anglia3h 48m08:31 AMColchesterCentral Station12:19 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:31:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Greater Anglia4h 3m08:02 AMColchesterCentral Station12:05 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 8:02:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 3m
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Greater Anglia4h 4m09:01 AMColchesterCentral Station1:05 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 9:01:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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Greater Anglia4h 6m09:13 AMColchesterCentral Station1:19 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Greater Anglia goes from Central Station, Colchester (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 9:13:00 AM to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 1:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 6m
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 45m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:25 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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National Express7h 25m03:15 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station10:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/6/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/6/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 5m06:15 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 20m012:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station7:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express6h 20m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/7/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/7/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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EasyJet Airline4h 30m05:25 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport9:55 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 5:25:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $338 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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National Express6h 5m06:15 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 6:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 20m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:00 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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National Express7h 5m07:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station2:10 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 7:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express7h 20m03:15 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station10:35 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/8/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/8/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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Ryanair3h 35m07:55 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:30 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 7:55:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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R Airlines3h 35m010:15 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station1:50 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 10:15:00 AM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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Buzz8h 55m09:45 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station6:40 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Buzz goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 9:45:00 PM to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/10/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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National Express6h 5m05:50 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station11:55 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 5:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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National Express6h 15m06:05 AMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station12:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 6:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 40m02:40 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station9:20 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 25m03:15 PMLondon Stansted AirportStansted Bus Station10:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) at 2/9/2026 3:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/9/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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Bus from Colchester to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Colchester and Manchester?
In Colchester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Alresford, Essex or Great Bentley Train Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Colchester? With 6 connections between 1 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Colchester and Manchester, you can pay as low as $29 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Manchester in just 3h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Colchester and Manchester are National Express, Greater Anglia and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Colchester and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Wivenhoe or to Salford, and look at flights from London Southend Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Colchester to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Colchester and Manchester, are National Express, Greater Anglia and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Greater Anglia
Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair, Buzz and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Colchester to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Colchester to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Colchester to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Colchester?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Manchester from Colchester.
How far is Manchester from Colchester?
The distance between Colchester and Manchester is 171.8 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Colchester and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 47 kgs, and a flight 68 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Colchester to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just $29 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 3h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.
More routes to Colchester and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Colchester and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Colchester
- London to Colchester
- Trips to Manchester
- Birmingham to Manchester
- Bradford to Manchester
- Cambridge to Manchester
- Chester to Manchester
- Dundee to Manchester
- Glasgow to Manchester
- Hamilton to Manchester
- Hastings to Manchester
- Inverness to Manchester
- Lancaster to Manchester
- Leicester to Manchester
- Liverpool to Manchester
- London to Manchester
- Nottingham to Manchester
- Oxford to Manchester
- Paris to Manchester
- Plymouth to Manchester
- Preston to Manchester
- Reading to Manchester
- Sheffield to Manchester
- Stockport to Manchester
- Stuttgart to Manchester
- Sunderland to Manchester
- Wolverhampton to Manchester
