The average train between Burnley and Birmingham takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Burnley to Birmingham? 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 Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Burnley to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Burnley and Birmingham is 147.4 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 30m.