The average train between Burnley and Manchester takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley to Manchester. 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 every 4 hours between Burnley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burnley station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Burnley to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
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The distance between Burnley and Manchester is 34.4 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 47 min.