The average train between Manchester and Colne takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Colne. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Colne at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Colne. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Colne station via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Manchester to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Central station.
Manchester to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Manchester to Colne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Colne is 42.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Salford Central to Colne via Blackburn in around 2h 13m.