The average train between Burnley and Leicester takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Leicester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Burnley to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Burnley to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Burnley and Leicester is 148 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 3h 20m.