The average train between Ipswich and Burnley takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Burnley station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Ipswich to Burnley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Burnley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Ipswich to Burnley train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ipswich and Burnley is 298.3 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Burnley Manchester Road via Peterborough and Leeds in around 5h 23m.