The average train between Burnley and Falkirk takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Falkirk station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Burnley to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Burnley to Falkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Falkirk is 264.9 km. The road distance is 380 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.