Train Runcorn to Burnley from £41 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Burnley takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 27m
Duration: 96 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain

3h 3m

£29–66

Runcorn to Burnley train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:02 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
6:02 PM → 9:16 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 10:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
9:51 PM → 6:21 AM
Arrives next day
8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:21 AM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Burnley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.