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The average train between Reading and Colne takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

5h 48m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain train
6h 5m
£88–137

Reading to Colne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Colne. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Colne at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Colne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Colne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 5m.

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