The average train between Burnley and Birchwood takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Birchwood. 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 Burnley and Birchwood. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Birchwood at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Birchwood? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Birchwood. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Birchwood station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Burnley to Birchwood train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Birchwood train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birchwood station.
Book your Burnley to Birchwood train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Birchwood is 44.9 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Birchwood via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 2m.