The average train between Glasgow and Burnley takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Glasgow to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Glasgow to Burnley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Burnley is 264.3 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 3h 41m.