The average train between Brighton and Burnley takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Burnley station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Brighton to Burnley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Burnley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Brighton to Burnley train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and Burnley is 359.1 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Burnley Manchester Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 36m.