The average train between Burnley and Congleton takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Congleton. 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 Burnley and Congleton. 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 Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Congleton station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Burnley to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Burnley to Congleton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Metrolink.
The distance between Burnley and Congleton is 69.8 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Congleton via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 23m.