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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Congleton takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Congleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
2h 27m
£18–35

Burnley to Congleton train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Congleton. 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 Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Congleton? 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.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Congleton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Congleton, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Congleton via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 27m.

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