The average train between Burnley and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Burnley to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Burnley to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Stoke-on-Trent is 87.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 45m.