The average train between Burnley and Derby takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Derby. 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 Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Derby. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Derby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Burnley to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Burnley to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Derby is 109.1 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Derby via Leeds in around 2h 57m.