The average train between Burnley and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 2:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Burnley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Haymarket station.
The distance between Burnley and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 250.4 km. The road distance is 351 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.