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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Colne is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Colne is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Colne. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Colne Lane via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Colne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Colne via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Colne?

The distance between Cardiff and Colne is 202 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cardiff to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Colne bus from?

Cardiff to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Colne train from?

Cardiff to Colne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Colne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Colne is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Colne bus arrive?

Cardiff to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Colne train arrive?

Cardiff to Colne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Colne is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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Cardiff to Colne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 37m
Drive 204.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Colnecar 204.8 mi
4h 13m
£50–73
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 46m
Train
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 43m
£55–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Colne.

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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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Colne Lane via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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