Burnley to Tamworth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Tamworth takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Tamworth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best

Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Tamworthtrain

3h 14m

£30–81

Burnley to Tamworth train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:06 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
12:06 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 4:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Tamworth? 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.