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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Burnley
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Burnley will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Carlisle for Burnley every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £33.
Distance: 130 km
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carlisle to Burnley train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Burnley trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 09:50 Carlisle | 2h25 | 12:15 Burnley | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:47 Carlisle | 2h28 | 13:15 Burnley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Burnley
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Trains from Carlisle to Burnley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Carlisle to Burnley trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Carlisle and Burnley from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Burnley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Burnley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burnley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Burnley
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:30 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from car park up 20 metre ramp or up 4 steps. 25 mm brick lip at base of ramp. Access from Railway Street up 18 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Curzon St adjacent to Railway Bridge
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:45 - 21:45 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems for mobility impaired customers as the access to the platforms is via the ramps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: ACCESSIBLE TOILET AVAILABLE DURING TICKET OFFICE HOURS
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Entrance to Station Car Park on Halstead St
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