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 11:03 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:04 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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Want 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 Burnley station and arriving at Birmingham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Burnley to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Burnley to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Burnley and Birmingham is 147.4 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Birmingham New Street via Preston in around 3h 15m.