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How to get fromSwindon to Colneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
    6h 22m
    £101–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 50m
    £33–52

  3. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 19m
    £57–91

  4. Drive 194.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Colnecar car 194.4 mi
    3h 24m
    £48–69

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 10m
    £92–139

Swindon to Colne by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Colne via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Colne Lane via London Heathrow Airport, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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