The average train between Burnley and Stafford takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Stafford at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Stafford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Burnley to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Burnley to Stafford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Burnley and Stafford is 109.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Stafford via Preston in around 2h 28m.