What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Colne?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Colne is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Colne?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Colne is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Colne. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Colne Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Colne. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Colne via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Colne?

The distance between Birmingham and Colne is 132 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Colne without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Colne without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Colne?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Birmingham to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Colne bus from?

Birmingham to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Colne train from?

Birmingham to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Colne?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Colne is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Birmingham to Colne bus arrive?

Birmingham to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Colne train arrive?

Birmingham to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Colne is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Birmingham to Colne.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Colne?

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Colne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
3h 36m
£48–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
4h 15m
£15–20
Drive 118.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Colnecar 118.3 mi
2h 7m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
4h 18m
£41–68
Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
4h 50m
£15–21

Birmingham to Colne by train

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Distance: 131.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Colne via Preston in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Colne Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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