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Trip Overview

The average train between Colne and Edinburgh takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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.

4h 40m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Colne to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Colne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 26m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 31m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colne to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Colne, Lancashire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colne to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 37m.

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