There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
6h 39m£135–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 18m£34–53Drive 271.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Colnecar 271.4 mi
4h 34m£68–98Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
- Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
5h 23m£92–235Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
6h 57m£117–180Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 54m£111–190Fly to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 52m£137–287
Exeter to Colne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Colne is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Colne is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Colne. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Colne. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Exeter and Colne is 318 miles. The road distance is 272.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Colne without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Exeter to Colne, including transfers.
Exeter to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Colne is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Johns Church via Leeds, Skipton, and Outside Rail Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–240
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–190
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Colne is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Exeter to Colne.
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