The average train between Burnley and Scarborough takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Scarborough station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Burnley to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Burnley to Scarborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Scarborough is 131.8 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Scarborough via York in around 3h 3m.