How to get from Preston Railway Station to Burnley by train?

From Preston Railway Station to Burnley by train

Take one direct train from Preston Railway Station to Burnley in Burnley: take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Burnley Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The train schedule from Preston Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Burnley on the Moovit app.

70min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Colne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Central
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston Railway Station to Burnley by bus

To get from Preston Railway Station to Burnley in Burnley, take the 59 bus from Lancaster Road station to Darwen Street station. Next, take the HS1 bus from Darwen Street station to St James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The train schedule from Preston Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Burnley on the Moovit app.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - HS1HS1
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Lancaster Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster Road
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Royal Blackburn Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darwen Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - HS1HS1
    Wait for bus
    HS1
    Burnley General Hospital
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Street
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston Railway Station to Burnley

The distance between Preston Railway Station and Burnley is approximately 38.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston Railway Station to Burnley by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burnley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Preston Railway Station to Burnley

To check the train schedule from Preston Railway Station to Burnley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Preston Railway Station) and destination (Burnley), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Preston Railway Station to Burnley by bus

To get from Preston Railway Station to Burnley in Burnley, take the 59 bus from Lancaster Road station to Darwen Street station. Next, take the HS1 bus from Darwen Street station to St James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The train schedule from Preston Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Burnley on the Moovit app.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - HS1HS1
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Lancaster Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster Road
    940 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Royal Blackburn Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darwen Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - HS1HS1
    Wait for bus
    HS1
    Burnley General Hospital
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Street
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston Railway Station to Burnley?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston Railway Station to Burnley?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line HS1.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston Railway Station and Burnley?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Preston Railway Station in Preston to Burnley in Burnley in 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston Railway Station to Burnley?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Preston station near Preston Railway Station in Preston to Colne station near Burnley in Burnley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston Railway Station to Burnley by train?

    The total travel time between Preston Railway Station and Burnley by train is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston Railway Station to get to Burnley?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Preston station near Preston Railway Station in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston Railway Station and Burnley?

    Get off the train at the Colne station, which is closest to Burnley.

  • When is the first train from Preston Railway Station to Burnley?

    The first train from Preston Railway Station in Preston to Burnley in Burnley is Northern. It leaves the Preston station at 06:44.

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