There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Colne by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 8m£64–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 2m£27–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 13m£63–92Drive 162.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Colnecar 162.7 mi
2h 48m£40–58Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 28m£36–51
Cheltenham to Colne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Colne is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Colne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Colne. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Colne Lane via Chorlton Street Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Colne. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Colne is 178 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Colne without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Cheltenham to Colne, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Colne is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Colne Lane via Manchester Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 2m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0345 60 40 110
- hello@burnleybuses.co.uk hello@burnleybuses.co.uk
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Colne is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cheltenham to Colne.
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