The average train between Dunfermline and Burnley takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunfermline 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 every 4 hours between Dunfermline and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Burnley at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Dunfermline to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Dunfermline to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dunfermline to Burnley train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunfermline and Burnley is 265.2 km. The road distance is 366 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.