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, bus
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
4h 42mDrive 162.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Colnecar 162.7 mi
2h 48m£41–59Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 25mTrain
- 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£70–114Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Colne is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 48m.
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 station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
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 160 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Cheltenham to Colne, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus 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 £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.
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 Royal Well Bus Station to Colne Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 6h 48m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Printworks to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham 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.
Book your Cheltenham to Colne train tickets online with Omio.
There are 823+ hotels available in Colne.























