The average train between Burnley and Sawley takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Sawley. 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 Sawley. 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 Sawley at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Sawley? 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 Sawley. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Sawley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Burnley to Sawley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Sawley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Long Eaton station.
Book your Burnley to Sawley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Burnley and Sawley is 118.9 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Long Eaton via Leeds and Sheffield in around 3h 14m.