The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Burnley
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Burnley will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 trains that leave Northampton 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 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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 coach and train for Northampton to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 195 km
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£100 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Burnley train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Burnley trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:18 Northampton | 4h34 | 11:52 Burnley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Northampton | 4h41 | 12:21 Burnley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Burnley
Trains from Northampton to Burnley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 20:05 |
FAQs: Northampton to Burnley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Burnley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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
- 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
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