The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Burnley takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Burnley at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Burnley train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Burnley train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Burnley is 250.4 km. The road distance is 351 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.