How to travel from Colchester to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Colchester and Isle of Man is around 511km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Colchester to Isle of Man by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£305($360)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Finchley Road Station and then to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colchester to Isle of Man by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £81 ($95) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £305 ($360).
The distance between Colchester and Isle of Man is around 511km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Colchester and Isle of Man by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £305 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £81 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Colchester and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Colchester to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Isle of Man is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 35m | £305($360) | hourly | 511km (318 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 2h 50m | £330($390) | hourly | 520km (323 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 2h 55m | £160($190) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3hrs | £160($190) | once daily | 707km (439 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 3h 15m | £200($235) | hourly | 523km (325 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 20m | £160($190) | twice daily | 530km (329 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, ferry | 8h 55m | £150($180) | once daily | 561km (349 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 8h 50m | £145($175) | once daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 45m | £81($95) | twice daily | 593km (368 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 55m | £125($145) | twice daily | 532km (330 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Colchester and Isle of Man
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man