The average train between Burnley and Perth takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Perth. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Burnley to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Burnley to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Burnley to Perth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Perth is 299.3 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Central to Perth via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 18m.