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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Colne is to car ferry and train which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 20m.

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 8m and costs £45 - £170.

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, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Belfast to Colne?

The distance between Belfast and Colne is 225 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 22m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 295+ hotels available in Colne.

Belfast to Colne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Colne by plane, train, car ferry, bus, 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 Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
5h 8m
£47–167
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
11h 22m
£76–185
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
5. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
12h 13m
£102–403
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
12h 55m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Skiptontrain
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
5h 25m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
5h 48m
£50–167
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
6h 14m
£56–155
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 29m
£56–175
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 56m
£63–258
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
13h 20m
£54–95
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Colnecar
6h 12m
£76–117

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

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11h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Colne.

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Distance: 224.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Bolton, take the train to Blackburn, then take the train to Colne. 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 22m.

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