There are 4 ways to get from Colne to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain
7h 3m£95–183Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colne to Swanseacar 209.3 mi
4h 20m£52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
9h 59mBus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 27m
Colne to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colne to Swansea is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colne to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Colne to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Colne to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Colne and arriving at Swansea via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Colne and Swansea is 264 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.
The best way to get from Colne to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Colne to Swansea, including transfers.
Colne to Swansea bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Colne to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
The best way to get from Colne to Swansea is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Colne, Lancashire, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Colne to Swansea via Preston and Crewe in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 9h 59m.
- 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
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £19–27
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–100
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £80–120
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Rd to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Colne to Swansea bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Colne to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colne to Swansea is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Colne to Swansea.
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