How to get from Liverpool to Burnley by train?

From Liverpool to Burnley by train

To get from Liverpool to Burnley in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Moorfields station to Ormskirk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Burnley Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Moorfields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorfields
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    31 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Colne
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Central
    54 min
  • 8
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Liverpool to Burnley 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 14 min.

134min
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
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    1.11 km • 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 82.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 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 Dale Street, North West and the nearest public transport station is Cook Street (Stop Cc).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool James Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Cook Street (Stop Cc)
  • Castle Street
  • Union Court (Stop Ca)

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 St James Street (Stop 2).

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • St James Street (Stop 2)
  • Burnley Central
  • St James Street (Stop 3)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Liverpool to Burnley 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 14 min.

134min
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
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    1.11 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Burnley?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Liverpool to Burnley?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool to Ormskirk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ormskirk station near Burnley in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Liverpool in Liverpool and Burnley in North West by train is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Moorfields station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

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

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