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How to get fromGlasgow to Colneby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    4h 16m
    £52–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    6h 11m
    £31–43

  3. Drive  183 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Colnecar car 183 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–66

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain train
    7h 21m
    £68–207

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    6h 31m
    £42–74

Glasgow to Colne by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colne via Preston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Colne Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 11m.

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