The average train between Bolton and Colne takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Colne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Colne at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Colne station via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Bolton to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Bolton to Colne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Colne is 35.1 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Colne via Blackburn in around 1h 55m.