The average train between Burnley and Durham takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Durham. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Durham station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Burnley to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Burnley to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Durham is 117.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Durham via Leeds in around 2h 38m.