The average train between Cambridge and Burnley takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Burnley. 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 Cambridge and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Burnley? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Burnley station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Cambridge to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Cambridge to Burnley train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cambridge and Burnley is 237.1 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Burnley Manchester Road via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 31m.