There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Colne by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Preston to ColnePreston - Colne / ...
4h 18m£30–118Bus, line 152 bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station152
6h 15mDrive 182.9 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Colne182.9 mi
3h 16m£45–65Fly, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburn
- Take the train from Blackburn to Colne
5h 37m£91–206Bus, line 152 bus #2
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Preston Coach Stationmegabus M11
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station152
6h 15m
Scotland to Colne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Colne is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Colne. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Colne Lane via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Colne. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Colne via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Scotland and Colne is 220 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Colne without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Scotland to Colne, including transfers.
Scotland to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Colne is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Colne, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colne via Preston in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Colne Lane via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–190
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–170
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–190
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £260–300
- 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/
Train from Bolton to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackburn to Colne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Preston Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Preston Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Scotland to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Colne is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Scotland to Colne.
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