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Outbound fromColchester to Wilmslow by train
| First train | 10:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:17 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | Wilmslow | |
| Journey time | From 5h 6m | |
| Distance | 164 miles (264 km) | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £55.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Colchester to Wilmslow in 5 hours 6 minutes
If you want to travel from Colchester to Wilmslow by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Colchester to Wilmslow by train to take around 5 hours 49 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 164 miles (264 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Wilmslow. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Colchester to Wilmslow start from £55.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Wilmslow
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