There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth 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
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 45m£152–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
10h 52m£32–44Drive 313.9 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Colnecar 313.9 mi
5h 16m£79–115Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
7h 56m£139–211Train, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 55m£132–223
Plymouth to Colne by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Colne is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Colne is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Colne. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Keighley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Plymouth and Colne is 362 miles. The road distance is 315.7 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Colne without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £150 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Plymouth to Colne, including transfers.
Plymouth to Colne bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Colne is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 10h 52m.
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.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £140–220
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Colne bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Plymouth to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Colne is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Plymouth to Colne.
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