The average train between Stafford and Burnley takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Stafford to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Stafford to Burnley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stafford and Burnley is 109.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 2h 23m.