The average train between Lancaster and Burnley takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Burnley at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Lancaster to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Lancaster to Burnley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lancaster and Burnley is 46.2 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 1h 36m.