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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Leicester takes 4h 1m 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.

4h 1m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Burnley to Leicester train times

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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 3h 14m.

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