There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Colne by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 26m£82–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 6m£26–36Drive 200.4 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Colnecar 200.4 mi
3h 25m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 48m£83–130Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 12m£35–57
Bristol to Colne by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Colne is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Bristol and Colne is 204 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Bristol to Colne, including transfers.
Bristol to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Colne is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Colne Lane via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Bristol to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Colne is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bristol to Colne.
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