The average train between Colne and Manchester takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Colne to Manchester? 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 Colne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Manchester station via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Colne to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Central station.
Book your Colne to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Colne and Manchester is 42.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Salford Central via Blackburn in around 1h 53m.