Train Edinburgh to Burnley from £79 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Burnley takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

3h 38m
Duration: 213 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 4 hours
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3h 41m

£51–133

Edinburgh to Burnley train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Burnley at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:53 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:21 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:21 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:21 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:51 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

1:01 AM → 6:21 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:21 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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