The average train between Liverpool and Burnley takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Burnley at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Burnley station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Liverpool to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Burnley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Liverpool to Burnley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Burnley is 64.3 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Victoria in around 2h 1m.