The average train between Widnes and Burnley takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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 Widnes and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Burnley at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Widnes 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.
No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Burnley station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Widnes to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Widnes to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Widnes to Burnley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Burnley is 57.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Burnley Manchester Road via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 39m.