How to get from Bristol to Colan by bus and train?

From Bristol to Colan by bus and train

To get from Bristol to Colan in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Plymouth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21A bus from St Austell Bus Station station to Quintrell Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 21A21A
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Austell
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Austell Bus Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 21A21A
    Wait for bus
    21A
    Newquay Bus Stn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quintrell Road
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    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bristol to Colan by train

To get from Bristol to Colan in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Plymouth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Par station to Quintrell Downs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Par
    45 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Newquay
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Quintrell Downs
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    3.13 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bristol to Colan

The distance between Bristol, South West and Colan, South West is approximately 301.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol to Colan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Bristol to Colan by train

To get from Bristol to Colan in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Plymouth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Par station to Quintrell Downs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Colan
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Par
    45 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Newquay
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Quintrell Downs
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Colan
    Walk to
    Colan
    3.13 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Colan?

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bristol to Colan?

    The alternative route takes 309 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Bristol and Colan in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bristol to Colan in South West?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Bristol Temple Meads station near Bristol to Plymouth station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Plymouth station near Colan in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bristol to Colan in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bristol and Colan in South West by train and bus is about 5 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bristol to get to Colan in South West?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Bristol Temple Meads station near Bristol in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bristol and Colan in South West?

    Get off the train at the Plymouth stop, which is closest to Colan in South West.

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