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 9 min.

69min
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
    55 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 280 bus from Lancaster Road station to Bus Embayment station. Next, take the 64 bus from Bus Station station to St James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 280280
Bus - 6464
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Lancaster Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster Road
    920 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Clitheroe Interchange Stand 5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Embayment
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Street
    36 min
  • 7
    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, Burnley and Burnley, Burnley is approximately 38.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 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.

Public transport stations close to Preston Railway Station

Preston Railway Station is located at East Cliff, Burnley and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.

Train stations close to Preston Railway Station:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston Railway Station:

  • Railway Station
  • Christ Church St
  • Christ Church Street

Public transport stations close to Burnley, Burnley

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

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Hargreaves Street
  • St James Street
  • Mechanics Institute

Related Routes

From Preston Railway Station to Burnley by bus

To get from Preston Railway Station to Burnley in Burnley, take the 280 bus from Lancaster Road station to Bus Embayment station. Next, take the 64 bus from Bus Station station to St James Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 280280
Bus - 6464
Walk to Burnley
Leaves from Lancaster Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster Road
    920 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Clitheroe Interchange Stand 5
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Embayment
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Street
    36 min
  • 7
    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 69 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 280, Bus line 64.

  • 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 9 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 in Preston and Burnley in Burnley by train is about 1 hr 9 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 in Burnley.

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

    The last train from Preston Railway Station in Preston to Burnley in Burnley is the Northern line. It leaves the Preston station at 23:51.