Burnley to Glasgow by train

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Overview: trains from Burnley to Glasgow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Burnley to Glasgow, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:35 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 263
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey AU$37.23 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 38m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Burnley to Glasgow by train

Want to know how to get from Burnley to Glasgow by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Burnley to Glasgow take around 3 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 263 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Burnley is scheduled to depart at around  05:35. The last departure is usually at around 23:24 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Burnley at around 05:37, with the last train leaving at around 23:15. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$37.23.

We think any time is a great time to visit Glasgow, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Glasgow.

Is there a direct train from Burnley to Glasgow?

The journey between Burnley and Glasgow usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Burnley to Glasgow every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Burnley to Glasgow?

The Burnley to Glasgow train travel takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Burnley to Glasgow train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Glasgow leaving Burnley at around 05:35 and the last train leaving at around 23:24 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Burnley at around 05:37, with the final departure at 23:15.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.