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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Colne is to bus and train which costs £21 - £75 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Colne. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Colne via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Colne?

The distance between Glasgow and Colne is 220 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Colne without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £29 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Glasgow to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Colne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Colne train from?

Glasgow to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Colne?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Colne is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £29 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Glasgow to Colne bus arrive?

Glasgow to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Colne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Colne is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Glasgow to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

There are 1392+ hotels available in Colne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
4h 16m
£29–95
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
6h 6m
£21–75
Drive 182.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Colnecar 182.9 mi
3h 18m
£45–64
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
6h 50m
£69–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 7m
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Skiptontrain
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 27m

Glasgow to Colne by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colne via Preston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Colne Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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