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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 25m
    £93–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    8h 11m
    £36–51

  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 Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    7h 53m
    £53–84

  4. Drive  194 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Colnecar car 194 mi
    3h 24m
    £48–70

  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
    6h 47m
    £80–126

Swindon to Colne by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Colne Lane via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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