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Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone train prices and times

Looking to travel from Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £52.00, with average prices for this route around £52.00.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
18:45 Colchester Town	23:37 Manchester Central Zone	4h 52m, No direct		Find Tickets
19:35 Colchester Town	00:18+1 Manchester Central Zone	4h 43m, No direct		Find Tickets
19:44 Colchester Town	00:18+1 Manchester Central Zone	4h 34m, No direct		Find Tickets
20:00 Colchester Town	01:11+1 Manchester Central Zone	5h 11m, No direct		Find Tickets
20:35 Colchester Town	05:23+1 Paris	8h 48m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets View More Trains

Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone train route details

First train

18:45

Last train

20:35

Departure station

Colchester Town

Arrival station

Manchester Central Zone

Journey time

4h 34m

Distance

173 miles

Price

£52.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Colchester Town to Manchester Central Zone train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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