The average train between Burnley and Bournemouth takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley to Bournemouth. 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 every 4 hours between Burnley and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burnley to Bournemouth? 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 Burnley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Burnley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Burnley to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Bournemouth is 342.3 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bournemouth via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 46m.