How to get from Liverpool to Burnley by train?

By train

To get from Liverpool to Burnley in North West, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Scarborough
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Liverpool to Burnley in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Preston station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool to Burnley

The distance between Liverpool, North West and Burnley, North West is approximately 60.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool to Burnley by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Liverpool, North West and the nearest public transport station is Newington.

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Newington
  • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba)
  • Brownlow Hill

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Burnley, North West

Burnley is located at Burnley, North West and the nearest public transport station is Hargreaves Street.

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Hargreaves Street
  • Clifton Street
  • St James Street (Stop 3)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Liverpool to Burnley in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Preston station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Liverpool Lime Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    64 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    0.69 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Burnley?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Liverpool to Burnley?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Burnley in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Liverpool to Burnley in North West?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool to Scarborough station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Scarborough station near Burnley in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Burnley in North West by train?

    The total travel time between Liverpool and Burnley in North West by train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Liverpool to get to Burnley in North West?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Liverpool in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Liverpool and Burnley in North West?

    Get off the train at the Scarborough station, which is closest to Burnley in North West.

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