The average train between Edinburgh and Colne takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Colne. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Colne at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Colne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Colne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Edinburgh to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Edinburgh to Colne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Colne is 242 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Colne via Preston in around 4h 15m.