Train Widnes to Burnley from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

3h 20m
Duration: 96 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain

3h 3m

£27–66

Widnes to Burnley train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

10:51 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:02 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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