The average train between Stafford and Colne takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Colne. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Colne at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Colne. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Colne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Stafford to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Stafford to Colne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stafford and Colne is 117 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Colne via Preston in around 2h 57m.