The average train between Chester and Burnley takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Burnley station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Chester to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Chester to Burnley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Burnley is 79.3 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Victoria in around 2h 19m.