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East Lancashire Railway Bury Bolton Street Museum Area
Independent heritage railway museum and visitor site with restored station features, vintage rolling stock and scenic steam train journeys.
Trains from Bamber Bridge to Colne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 23:02 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Moderate for a small Lancashire town. Dining and local transport are reasonable, while hotel choice is limited and nearby city stays can cost more.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Bamber Bridge to Colne trains use the Bamber Bridge to Colne station pair. Use this guide to compare Bamber Bridge and Colne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bamber Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bamber Bridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bamber Bridge: Parking.
Available at Bamber Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bamber Bridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Preston platform:please note there are no tactile pavings at this station level access from car park, Blackburn platform : via short path from Station Road at level crossing. Access between platforms is over road level crossing, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Colne has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Colne.
ATMs are available at Colne.
Available at Colne: Taxis, WC.
Available at Colne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colne.
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