The average train between Sheffield and Burnley takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Burnley at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Burnley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Sheffield to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Sheffield to Burnley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sheffield and Burnley is 68.5 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds in around 2h 22m.