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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
    5h 42m
    £55–158

  2. Drive 204.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Colnecar204.8 mi
    4h 12m
    £50–72

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusX43
    7h 1m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeBRS - LBA
    7h 46m
    £78–167

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusX43
    5h 45m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusX43
    8h 16m

Cardiff to Colne by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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