The average train between Glasgow and Colne takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 hourly between Glasgow and Colne. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Colne at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Colne. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Colne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Glasgow to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Glasgow to Colne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Glasgow and Colne is 260.2 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colne via Preston in around 4h 13m.