The average train between Burnley and Wakefield takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Burnley to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Burnley to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Burnley and Wakefield is 50.5 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 4m.