The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Colne takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Airport (MAN) and Colne. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Colne at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Colne. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Colne station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Colne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Colne is 55.2 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Colne via Bolton and Blackburn in around 2h 53m.