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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Colne is to bus which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Colne is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Colne. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Colne Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charlotte Street, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Colne. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Colne?

The distance between Reading and Colne is 213 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Reading to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Colne bus from?

Reading to Colne bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Colne train from?

Reading to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Colne?

The best way to get from Reading to Colne is to bus via Manchester which takes 8h 8m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Colne bus arrive?

Reading to Colne bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Colne train arrive?

Reading to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Colne is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Reading to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

There are 1414+ hotels available in Colne.

Reading to Colne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 41m
£86–125
Drive 211.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Colnecar 211.7 mi
4h 1m
£53–76
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 8m
£64–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
6h 1m
£82–315
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
6h 5m
£87–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 25m
£56–76

Reading to Colne by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Colne Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 5m.

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