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There are 5 ways to get from Oldham to Colne by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Rochdale Railway Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Rochdale to Rose Grovetrain train
    3. Take the train from Rose Grove to Colnetrain train
    2h 44m
    £11–21

  2. Drive  27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oldham to Colnecar car 27.4 mi
    50 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 81 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from John Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 83 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colne Lanebus bus M5 / ...
    3h 8m
    £8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Colnetaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    50 min
    £120–150

  5. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oldham College to Printworksbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colne Lanebus bus M5 / ...
    3h 23m
    £8

Oldham to Colne by bus

Calendar206Weekly Buses
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Colne Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 3h 8m.

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