The average train between Carlisle and Colne takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Colne. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Colne at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Colne. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Colne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Carlisle to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Carlisle to Colne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Colne is 125.7 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Colne via Preston in around 3h 2m.