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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 45m
    £152–224
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    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
    10h 52m
    £32–44
  3. Drive  313.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Colnecar car 313.9 mi
    5h 16m
    £79–115
  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    7h 56m
    £139–211
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 55m
    £132–223

Plymouth to Colne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Colne Lane via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 52m.

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