The average train between Cardiff and Colne takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Colne. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Colne at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Colne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Colne station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Cardiff to Colne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Colne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Cardiff to Colne train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Colne is 273 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colne via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 46m.