Preston to Colne by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Colne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Colne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:40 View journey
Last train 22:57 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 36
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey AU$50.37 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 12m
Train operators 2

Preston to Colne by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Preston to Colne? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 36 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Preston and Colne

The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Colne start at AU$50.37. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Preston to Colne is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Preston and Colne

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 51 trains make this journey of 36 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Preston is at 04:40 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:57.

During the weekend, 04:40 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:02 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 21 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Preston and Colne

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 1 minute, covering a total of 36 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Preston to Colne trains

Tickets for travel to Colne along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Preston to Colne

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Preston and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Colne city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Colne

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Colne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Preston and Colne is 36 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.