The average train between Perth and Burnley takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Burnley at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Burnley station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Perth to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Perth to Burnley train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Burnley is 299.3 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Burnley Manchester Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 29m.