The average train between Burnley and Cambridge takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Cambridge? 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 Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Cambridge station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Burnley to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Cambridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Burnley to Cambridge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Cambridge is 237.1 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cambridge via Leeds and Peterborough in around 4h 45m.