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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Colne is to fly and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Colne is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Colne. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Colne Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Belfast to Colne?

The distance between Belfast and Colne is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Colne without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 42m and costs £75 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Belfast to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Colne bus from?

Belfast to Colne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Colne bus arrive?

Belfast to Colne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Colne?

There are 1396+ hotels available in Colne.

Belfast to Colne - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Colne by plane, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Skipton
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Station
5h 6m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburn
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colne
5h 39m
£49–148
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Colne
11h 42m
£78–297
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
5. Take the train from Preston to Colne
12h 16m
£102–406
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
13h 7m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburn
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colne
5h 9m
£55–198
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Colne
5h 32m
£65–229
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Colne
6h 7m
£61–169
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Skipton
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Station
5h 26m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
6h 53m
£57–226
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Colne
13h 21m
£62–109
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Colne
6h 11m
£76–232

Belfast to Colne by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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11h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Colne, Lancashire, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Colne. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Market Square, walk to Shipley, take the train to Skipton, walk to Outside Rail Station, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Colne via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 11h 42m.

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