The average train between Burnley and Plymouth takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley to Plymouth. 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 every 2 hours between Burnley and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Plymouth station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Burnley to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Plymouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Burnley to Plymouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Plymouth is 401.7 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Plymouth via Leeds in around 7h 37m.