There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Leeds
best- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 52m£101–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 7m£45–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 52m£52–88Drive 276.9 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Colnecar 276.9 mi
4h 59m£69–100Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
- Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
7h 5m£113–330Train
- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 58m£84–168Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
- Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
7h 14m£115–264Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LGW - LBA
8h 23m£70–177Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h 28m£131–400Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h 37m£148–344
Brighton to Colne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Colne is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Colne is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Colne. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Colne Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Colne. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Skipton via King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Brighton and Colne is 279 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Colne without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Brighton to Colne, including transfers.
Brighton to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Colne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Colne is to train via Leeds which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Bus Station via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Leeds, Skipton, and Outside Rail Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Colne Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £31
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £31
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30
- Website
- Thameslink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brighton to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Brighton to Colne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Colne is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Brighton to Colne.
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