Burnley to Crewe by train

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Overview: trains from Burnley to Crewe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Burnley to Crewe, 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 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 79
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey US$30.94 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 22m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Burnley to Crewe

Ready to book a trip from Burnley to Crewe by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train travel between Burnley and Crewe: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Burnley to Crewe:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$30.94

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Burnley to Crewe daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Crewe on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 36 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:35: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:45: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:08: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:19: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 14 minutes: frequency of train departures

Burnley to Crewe distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 79 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 30 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Burnley and Crewe?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Burnley and Crewe 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Burnley to Crewe

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Crewe city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Burnley to Crewe

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

The train route from Burnley to Crewe covers 79 kilometres.

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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.