The average train between Burnley and Liverpool takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Liverpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Burnley to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Burnley to Liverpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Liverpool is 64.3 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Liverpool Lime Street via Preston in around 2h 3m.