The average train between Durham and Burnley takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Burnley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Burnley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Durham to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Durham to Burnley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Durham and Burnley is 117.9 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds in around 2h 53m.