The average train between Burnley and Essex takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley to Essex. 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 every 2 hours between Burnley and Essex. 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 Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Essex station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Burnley to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Burnley to Essex train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Essex is 288.9 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to White Notley via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 32m.