The average train between Burnley and Dover takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Dover. 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 Dover. 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 Dover at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Dover station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Burnley to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Dover train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Burnley to Dover train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Burnley and Dover is 381.8 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Dover Priory via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 25m.