The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Burnley
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Burnley will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 3 trains that leave Luton for Burnley every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 23 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, coach and flight for Luton to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 246 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£107 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £184 Average Price |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Luton to Burnley train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Burnley trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:50 Luton | 6h29 | 10:19 Burnley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:27 Luton | 4h52 | 12:19 Burnley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:26 Luton | 9h23 | 05:49 Burnley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Burnley
Trains from Luton to Burnley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £89 but you can travel from only £50 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Burnley trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Burnley from £50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Burnley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Burnley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- 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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