What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Colne?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Colne is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Colne?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Colne is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Colne Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Colne. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Colne via Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Inverness to Colne?

The distance between Inverness and Colne is 404 miles. The road distance is 335.2 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Colne without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Colne without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 16m and costs £140 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Colne?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Inverness to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Colne bus from?

Inverness to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Colne train from?

Inverness to Colne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Colne?

The best way to get from Inverness to Colne is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 16m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £250 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Inverness to Colne bus arrive?

Inverness to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Colne train arrive?

Inverness to Colne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Colne is 335 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Inverness to Colne.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Colne?

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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Inverness to Colne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
8h 16m
£140–286
Drive 333.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Inverness to Colnecar 333.3 mi
6h 4m
£81–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 29m
£138–206
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
6h 3m
£103–245
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
9h 21m
£134–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
10h 48m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
8h 6m
£87–242
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
8h 47m
£127–318
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 55m
£128–281

Inverness to Colne by train

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Distance: 401.6 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Colne via Haymarket and Preston in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Colne Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 48m.

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