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Outbound fromNottingham to Burnley by train
It takes an average of 5h 28m to travel from Nottingham to Burnley by train, over a distance of around 74 miles (118 km). There are normally 50 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to Burnley and tickets for this journey start from £21 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:25 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | Burnley | |
| Journey time | From 3h 8m | |
| Distance | 74 miles (118 km) | |
| Frequency | 50 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Nottingham to Burnley in 3 hours 8 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Nottingham to Burnley? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 28 minutes to travel the 74 miles (118 km) from Nottingham to Burnley by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 50 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway to Burnley. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Nottingham to Burnley in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £21.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Burnley by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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