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Poynton to Burnley by train

First train

09:28

Last train

15:28

Departure station

Poynton

Arrival station

Burnley

Journey time

From 2h 9m

Distance

31 miles (49 km)

Changes

3 changes

How to travel from Poynton to Burnley by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Poynton to Burnley? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Poynton and Burnley, which usually take 2 hours 10 minutes to complete the 31 miles (49 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Burnley by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Poynton to Burnley if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Burnley? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Poynton to Burnley? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Poynton and Burnley by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Poynton to Burnley is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Poynton to Burnley?

No, there are no direct train services from Poynton to Burnley. Travelling from Poynton to Burnley by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Poynton to Burnley leave?

The first train from Poynton to Burnley leaves at 09:28. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Poynton to Burnley leave?

The last train from Poynton to Burnley leaves at 15:28. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Poynton and Burnley by train?

Trains travelling from Poynton to Burnley cover a distance of around 31 miles (49 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Burnley to Poynton.

Cheap train tickets from Poynton to Burnley

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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