The average train between Burnley and Lancaster takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. 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 Lancaster at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Lancaster station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Burnley to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Burnley to Lancaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Burnley and Lancaster is 46.2 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Lancaster via Preston in around 59 min.