There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Colne by train, bus, or car
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Train via Leeds
best- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 12m£41–182Train, line 60 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
- Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
7h 11m£39–144Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
- Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 2mDrive 174.9 mi
- Drive from Bedford to Colnecar 174.9 mi
3h 13m£43–61Train
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 18m£58–264Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 9m
Bedford to Colne by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Colne is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Milton Keynes Coachway, Charlotte Street, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Colne via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Bedford and Colne is 275 miles. The road distance is 175.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Colne without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 5h 12m and costs £40 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bedford to Colne, including transfers.
Bedford to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Colne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Colne is to train via Leeds which takes 5h 12m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Leeds, Skipton, and Outside Rail Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colne Lane via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–130
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–210
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £270–310
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Printworks to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- unobus@herts.ac.uk
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from St Paul's Square to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- 01535 603 284
- hello@keighleybus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-keighley-bus-company/
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More Questions & Answers
Bedford to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bedford to Colne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Colne is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Bedford to Colne.
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