The average train between Widnes and Colne takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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 Widnes and Colne. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Colne at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Colne. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Colne station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Widnes to Colne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Widnes to Colne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Widnes to Colne train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Colne is 66.5 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Colne via Crewe and Preston in around 3h 32m.