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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Colne takes 3h 54m 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.

3h 54m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Colne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Colne. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Colne at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 32m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Colne? 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: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Colne via Preston in around 4h 15m.

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