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How to get fromGloucester to Colneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Colne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester 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
    5h 25m
    £67–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    6h 33m
    £21–30

  3. Drive  166.3 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Colnecar car 166.3 mi
    2h 53m
    £41–59

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    5h 42m
    £57–98

  5. Bus via Arle Court Tpt Hub

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 14m
    £28–49

Gloucester to Colne by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Colne Lane via Millennium Point, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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