The average train between Cheltenham and Burnley takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 hourly between Cheltenham and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Burnley at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Burnley? 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 Cheltenham to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Burnley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Cheltenham to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Cheltenham to Burnley train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Burnley is 210.5 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Burnley Manchester Road via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 32m.