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Poynton to Burnley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poynton and Burnley takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Poynton 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.

2h 34m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Poynton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Macclesfield - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
2h 3m
£14–27

Poynton to Burnley train times

Trains run hourly between Poynton and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poynton is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Burnley at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poynton 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.

Map of how to get from Poynton to Burnley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Poynton, England and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Poynton to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 3m.

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