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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Colne is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Colne is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Colne. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Colne. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Exeter to Colne?

The distance between Exeter and Colne is 310 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Colne without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Exeter to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Colne bus from?

Exeter to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Colne train from?

Exeter to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Colne?

The best way to get from Exeter to Colne is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Exeter to Colne bus arrive?

Exeter to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Colne train arrive?

Exeter to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Colne is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Exeter to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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Exeter to Colne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 45m
£145–210
Drive 271.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Colnecar 271.4 mi
4h 34m
£67–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 30m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
5h 22m
£86–221
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
6h 56m
£130–198
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 26m

Exeter to Colne by train, foot, and bus

86Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 308.5 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Colne Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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