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How to get fromCardiff to Colneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Colne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    5h 37m
    £65–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 13m
    £31–46

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 18m
    £63–92

  4. Drive  204.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Colnecar car 204.8 mi
    4h 13m
    £51–74

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
    5h 40m
    £64–121

Cardiff to Colne by train, tram, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colne via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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