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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Falkirk takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Falkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Burnley to Falkirk train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail12h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Falkirk? 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.

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  • Distance: 236.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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