There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 15m£57–97Bus via Birmingham
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
7h 16m£22–31Bus
- 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
7h 2m£31–46Drive 166.3 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Colnecar 166.3 mi
2h 53m£41–60Train
- 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
5h 25m£67–105
Gloucester to Colne by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Colne. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Colne Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Colne. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Gloucester and Colne is 167 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Gloucester to Colne, including transfers.
Gloucester to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a bus from Transport Hub to Colne Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- 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
- 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
- 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 Printworks to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 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
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
Gloucester to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Gloucester to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Colne is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Gloucester to Colne.
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