There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Colne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
3h 3m£22–91Bus, line 152 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stnbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
4h 58mDrive 88.9 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Colnecar 88.9 mi
1h 46m£22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
- Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to St Johns Churchbus M6
3h 9m
Carlisle to Colne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Colne is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Colne is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Colne. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Colne via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Carlisle and Colne is 119 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Colne without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £22 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Carlisle to Colne, including transfers.
Carlisle to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Colne is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £22 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Carlisle to Colne via Preston in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colne Lane via Coach Stn, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–19
Train from Preston to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
Bus from Outside Rail Station to St Johns Church
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlisle to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Stn station.
Carlisle to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Colne is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Carlisle to Colne.
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