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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Colne is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Colne Lane via Milton Keynes Coachway, Chorlton Street Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Colne. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Colne via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Luton to Colne?

The distance between Luton and Colne is 268 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Colne without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Luton to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Colne bus from?

Luton to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Colne train from?

Luton to Colne train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Colne?

The best way to get from Luton to Colne is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Luton to Colne bus arrive?

Luton to Colne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Luton to Colne train arrive?

Luton to Colne train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Colne is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Luton to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

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Luton to Colne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Luton to Colne by train, bus, tram, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Colne
5h 14m
£69–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus StationX43
6h 56m
£37–56
Bus, train, tram
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationX1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Bury
4. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Bus Station483
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colne LaneM5 / ...
6h 16m
Drive 183.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Colne183.1 mi
3h 24m
£46–66
Fly Luton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)LTN - LBA
6h 6m
£74–163
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
5h 19m
£38–130
Bus via Northampton
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Lake230
2. Take the bus from Lake to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
7h 2m
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LTN - MAN
6h 9m
£76–175
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburn
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Colne
6h 14m
£97–273

Luton to Colne by train and foot

116Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Colne via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) twice daily.

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