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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Colne is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Colne. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Reading to Colne?

The distance between Reading and Colne is 213 miles. The road distance is 213.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Colne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Reading to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Colne train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Colne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Colne is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Reading to Colne.

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

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Where can I stay near Colne?

There are 215+ hotels available in Colne.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 33m
Drive 212 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Colnecar 212 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
5h 57m
£94–320
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
6h 6m
£96–152
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain
5h 46m
£105–218

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Colne.

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 6m.

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