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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Colne is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Colne is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Colne. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Colne Lane via Queensway Q1, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Colne. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Colne via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Swindon to Colne?

The distance between Swindon and Colne is 251 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Colne without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Swindon to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Colne bus from?

Swindon to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Colne train from?

Swindon to Colne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Colne?

The best way to get from Swindon to Colne is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Swindon to Colne bus arrive?

Swindon to Colne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Where does the Swindon to Colne train arrive?

Swindon to Colne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Colne is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Swindon to Colne.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Colne
6h 30m
£62–200
Train, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus StationX43
7h 59m
£37–102
Drive 194.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Colne194.5 mi
3h 21m
£49–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus StationX43
7h 12m
£42–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Queensway Q1
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
8h 40m

Swindon to Colne by train

80Weekly Trains

6h 30mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.2 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Colne Lane via Queensway Q1, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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