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How to get fromExeter to Colneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 46m
    £130–192
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 1m
    £35–56
  3. Drive  271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Colnecar car 271.4 mi
    4h 34m
    £67–97
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
    6h 57m
    £116–178
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 2m
    £110–184

Exeter to Colne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 35m. 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 1m.

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