The average train between Birmingham and Burnley takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Burnley. 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 Birmingham and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Burnley at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Birmingham to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Birmingham to Burnley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Burnley is 147.4 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 3h 3m.