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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Colne?

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, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Colne?

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 25m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Colne?

The distance between Gloucester and Colne is 167 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Gloucester to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Colne bus from?

Gloucester to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Colne train from?

Gloucester to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Colne?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Colne is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Gloucester to Colne bus arrive?

Gloucester to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Colne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Colne is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Gloucester to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Colne.

Gloucester to Colne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 5m
Drive 166.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gloucester to Colnecar 166.2 mi
2h 52m
£41–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 47m
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
5h 25m
£41–156
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 12m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Colne.

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Distance: 165.6 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 25m.

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