The average train between Crewe and Burnley takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Burnley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Crewe to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Crewe to Burnley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Crewe and Burnley is 78.1 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 2h 1m.