There are 4 ways to get from Colne to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Colne to PrestonColne - Preston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 6m£38–101Drive 55.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colne to Runcorn55.8 mi
1h 5m£14–21Bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Interchange100
5h 2mLine 483 bus, tram, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bury Interchange483
- Take the tram from Bury to Altrincham
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Bus Interchange5
5h 43m
Colne to Runcorn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colne to Runcorn is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colne to Runcorn is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Colne to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colne to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Colne and arriving at Runcorn via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Colne and Runcorn is 102 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.
The best way to get from Colne to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Colne to Runcorn, including transfers.
Colne to Runcorn bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Colne to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
The best way to get from Colne to Runcorn is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Colne, Lancashire, England and Runcorn, England?
You can take a train from Colne to Runcorn via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Colne to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Bury to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 1706 390520
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bury Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colne to Runcorn bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Colne to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colne to Runcorn is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Colne to Runcorn.
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