The average train between Cambridge and Colne takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Colne. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Colne at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Colne. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Colne station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Cambridge to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Cambridge to Colne train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cambridge and Colne is 239.4 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Colne via Peterborough, Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 5h 55m.