The average train between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Burnley takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle-under-Lyme is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Newcastle-under-Lyme station and arriving at Burnley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Newcastle-under-Lyme to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Newcastle-under-Lyme to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Newcastle-under-Lyme to Burnley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Burnley is 87.9 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 20m.