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How to get fromExeter to Colneby train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train Leeds - Skipton / ...
    6h 26m
    £159–227

  2. Drive 271.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Exeter to Colnecar car 271.4 mi
    4h 34m
    £66–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 52m

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain train
    5h 24m
    £95–220

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
    6h 58m
    £135–204

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 49m

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 38m
    £133–296

Exeter to Colne by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Johns Church via Leeds, Skipton, and Outside Rail Station in around 6h 26m. 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 8h 52m.

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