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How to get fromReading to Colneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading 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
    6h 5m
    £87–137

  2. Drive  211.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Colnecar car 211.7 mi
    4h 1m
    £53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 21m
    £62–90

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Colnetrain train
    5h 50m
    £83–285

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    6h 8m
    £87–126

  6. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 17m
    £55–71

Reading to Colne by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Colne Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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