How to get from Colne to Preston by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Colne to Preston in North West: take the NORTHERN train from Colne station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Colne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Colne
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Colne to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M5 bus from Crabtree Street station to Burnley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M2 bus and finally take the 280 bus from Cemetery station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M5M5
Bus - M2M2
Bus - 280280
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Crabtree Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crabtree Street
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M5M5
    Wait for bus
    M5
    Burnley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burnley
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burnley
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Clitheroe Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cemetery
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cemetery
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Preston City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colne to Preston

The distance between Colne, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 29.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colne to Preston by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Colne

Colne is located at Colne, North West and the nearest public transport station is Crown Hotel.

Bus stations close to Colne:

  • Crown Hotel
  • Crabtree Street
  • Colne

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Christ Church St.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Christ Church St
  • Railway Station (Stand A)
  • Christ Church Street

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Colne to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M5 bus from Crabtree Street station to Burnley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M2 bus and finally take the 280 bus from Cemetery station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M5M5
Bus - M2M2
Bus - 280280
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Crabtree Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crabtree Street
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M5M5
    Wait for bus
    M5
    Burnley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burnley
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burnley
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Clitheroe Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cemetery
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cemetery
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Preston City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colne to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colne to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line M5, Bus line M2, Bus line 280.

  • Is there a direct train between Colne and Preston in North West?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Colne to Preston in North West in 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colne to Preston in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Colne station near Colne to Blackpool South station near Preston in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colne to Preston in North West by train?

    The total travel time between Colne and Preston in North West by train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Colne to get to Preston in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Colne station near Colne in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Colne and Preston in North West?

    Get off the train at the Blackpool South station, which is closest to Preston in North West.

  • When is the first train from Colne to Preston in North West?

    The first train from Colne to Preston in North West is Northern. It leaves the Colne station at 10:20.

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