The average train between Penrith and Burnley takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Penrith to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Penrith to Burnley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Burnley is 102.9 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 2h 11m.