The average train between Carnforth and Burnley takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Burnley. 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 2 hours between Carnforth and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Carnforth to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Carnforth to Burnley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Carnforth and Burnley is 50.9 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 1h 45m.