The average train between Widnes and Burnley takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. 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 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes 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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Burnley station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Widnes to Burnley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Burnley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Widnes to Burnley train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Burnley is 57.6 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Burnley Manchester Road via Crewe and Preston in around 3h 3m.