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Widnes to Burnley trains

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The average train between Widnes and Burnley takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. 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.

2h 18m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
2h 41m
£22–46

Widnes to Burnley train times

Trains run hourly between Widnes and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Burnley at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 71.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Widnes, England and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Burnley Manchester Road via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 41m.

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