Edinburgh to Colne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Colne takes 3h 55m 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 55m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 15m

£52–118

Edinburgh to Colne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Colne. The earliest departure is at 1:24 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:33 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:51 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 5:10 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 9:10 PM
4h 19m • 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.