The average train between Poynton and Burnley takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. 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.
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 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poynton to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Poynton station and arriving at Burnley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Poynton to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Poynton station.
Poynton to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Poynton to Burnley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Metrolink.
The distance between Poynton and Burnley is 49.8 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Poynton to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 4m.