What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Colne?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Colne is to bus and line 60 bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Colne?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Colne station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Colne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Colne via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Colne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Colne is 220 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Colne without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Colne without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Colne?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Colne bus from?

Edinburgh to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Colne train from?

Edinburgh to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Colne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Colne is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Colne bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Colne train arrive?

Edinburgh to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Colne is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Colne.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Colne?

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Where can I stay near Colne?

There are 1379+ hotels available in Colne.

Edinburgh to Colne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to ColnePreston - Colne / ...
4h 15m
£30–115
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrance60 / ...
7h 29m
£18–45
Drive 180.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Colne180.7 mi
3h 32m
£44–64
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Skipton
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Station
7h 19m
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrance60 / ...
5h 50m
£44–87
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburn
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colne
7h 30m
£76–184

Edinburgh to Colne by train

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Colne via Preston in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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