The average train between Fort William and Burnley takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Burnley at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Burnley station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Fort William to Burnley train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Burnley train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Fort William to Burnley train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Burnley is 382.3 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Burnley Manchester Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 8h 7m.