There are 6 ways to get from Cotswolds 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
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 28m£87–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 12m£25–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 55m£59–103Drive 171.3 mi
- Drive from Cotswolds to Colnecar 171.3 mi
3h 7m£43–61Train via Transport Hub arrival
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
7h 7m£69–110Line 882 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus 882
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Colne Lanebus M5 / ...
8h 58m£33–50
Cotswolds to Colne by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Colne is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Colne. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Colne Lane via Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Colne. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Colne is 188 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Colne without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cotswolds to Colne, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Colne bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Combend Farm station.
Cotswolds to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Colne is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 882 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Colne via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Colne Lane via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- 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
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
Train from Preston to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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
Bus from Printworks to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Colne Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- 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
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- 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
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- 01204 468288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vision Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Colne Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Vision Bus
- Phone
- 0345 475 1212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Moving People
Bus from Bus Station to Colne Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Moving People
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cotswolds to Colne bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Transport Hub arrival station.
Cotswolds to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Colne is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cotswolds to Colne.
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