There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Colne by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 22m£36–153Bus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 46mDrive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Colnecar 166.2 mi
2h 52m£41–59Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Colne. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Colne Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Colne. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Gloucester and Colne is 167 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Gloucester to Colne, including transfers.
Gloucester to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £160 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a bus from Transport Hub to Colne Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 22m.
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Gloucester to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Colne is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Gloucester to Colne.
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