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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Colne is to line 540 bus and bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Colne is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Colne Lane via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Colne via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Bolton to Colne?

The distance between Bolton and Colne is 30 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Colne without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £9 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Bolton to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Colne bus from?

Bolton to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Colne train from?

Bolton to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Colne?

The best way to get from Bolton to Colne is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £9 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 540 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h.

Where does the Bolton to Colne bus arrive?

Bolton to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Croft Street Schools station.

Where does the Bolton to Colne train arrive?

Bolton to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Colne is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Bolton to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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Bolton to Colne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 540 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Colne by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
1h 56m
£9–18
Line 540 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Croft Street Schoolsbus 540
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colne Lanebus M5 / ...
2h
£6–8
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Colnecar 27.3 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Colnetaxi 27.3 mi
40 min
£120–150

Bolton to Colne by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.2 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Colne via Blackburn in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Colne Lane via Croft Street Schools and Bus Station in around 2h.

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