There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Colne by train, bus, or car
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Train via Outside Rail Station
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
4h 48m£69–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 28m£26–39Drive 174.3 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Colnecar 174.3 mi
3h 17m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 45m£74–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 15m£95–140
Cambridge to Colne by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Colne is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Colne. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Colne Lane via Millennium Point, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Colne. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Skipton via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Cambridge and Colne is 194 miles. The road distance is 175.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Colne without a car is to train via Outside Rail Station which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Cambridge to Colne, including transfers.
Cambridge to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Cambridge to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Colne is to train via Outside Rail Station which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Bus Station via Peterborough, Leeds, Skipton, and Outside Rail Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Colne Lane via Millennium Point, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 28m.
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Cambridge to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Colne is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cambridge to Colne.
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