Burnley to Edinburgh Trains

Burnley to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Edinburgh takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m

Duration

213 mi

Distance

£74

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Burnley to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:03 PM → 10:22 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
11:03 PM → 1:43 PM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:06 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 3:39 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Edinburgh? 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.

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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