The average train between Burnley and Telford takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Telford. 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 Telford. 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 Telford at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Telford. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Telford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Burnley to Telford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Telford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Book your Burnley to Telford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Burnley and Telford is 124.6 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Telford Central via Preston and Wolverhampton in around 3h 17m.