The average train between Oxford and Burnley takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Burnley at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Burnley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Oxford to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Oxford to Burnley train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Burnley is 236.2 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 7m.