The average train between Colne and Edinburgh takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne to Edinburgh. 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 Colne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Colne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Colne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Colne to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colne and Edinburgh is 242 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 28m.