The average train between Wakefield and Burnley takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Burnley at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Burnley station via Burnley Manchester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Wakefield to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Wakefield to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Wakefield to Burnley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Burnley is 50.5 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 3m.