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The average train between Birmingham and Colne takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Colne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 26m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train Preston - Colne / ...
3h 38m
£44–73

Birmingham to Colne train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Colne. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Colne at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Colne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Colne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Colne via Preston in around 3h 38m.

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