The average train between Burnley and Crewe takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Crewe. 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 Crewe. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Crewe at 4:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Crewe station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Burnley to Crewe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Crewe train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Burnley to Crewe train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Burnley and Crewe is 78.1 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Crewe via Preston in around 1h 58m.