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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Colne is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

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 Park Place and arriving at Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Colne?

The distance between Cardiff and Colne is 219 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 which takes 5h 40m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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, bus or fly from Cardiff to Colne?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Colne is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 8h 53m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Colne bus arrive?

Cardiff to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 40m
£64–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 8m
£31–46
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 42m
£67–103
Drive 204.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Colnecar 204.8 mi
4h 13m
£51–73
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
8h 53m
£70–192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 12m
£64–100
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
8h 57m
£74–156

Cardiff to Colne by train

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Distance: 217.3 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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, Ryanair, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) twice daily.

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