The average train between Burnley and Glasgow takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. 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 Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Glasgow station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Burnley to Glasgow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Glasgow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Burnley to Glasgow train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Glasgow is 264.3 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 16m.