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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Colneby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Colne by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colne Lanebus bus M5 / ...
    2h 34m
    £8

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    2. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    2h 54m
    £14–28

  3. Drive  36.3 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Colnecar car 36.3 mi
    47 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Colnetaxi taxi 36.3 mi
    47 min
    £130–160

  5. Line 41 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus bus 41
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rose Grovetrain train
    3. Take the train from Rose Grove to Colnetrain train
    3h 1m
    £13–25

  6. Bus via Chorlton Street Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colne Lanebus bus M5 / ...
    3h 44m
    £9–12

Greater Manchester to Colne by bus

Calendar275Weekly Buses
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Grandale Street to Colne Lane via Printworks and Bus Station in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's to Colne via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Bolton, and Blackburn in around 2h 54m.

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