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Outbound fromArbroath to Burnley by train
It takes an average of 6h 19m to travel from Arbroath to Burnley by train, over a distance of around 192 miles (309 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Arbroath to Burnley and tickets for this journey start from £39.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:21 | |
| Departure station | Arbroath | |
| Arrival station | Burnley | |
| Journey time | From 5h 2m | |
| Distance | 192 miles (309 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £39.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Arbroath to Burnley by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Arbroath to Burnley? Look no further.
You'll usually find 11 trains per day running between Arbroath and Burnley, which usually take 6 hours 19 minutes to complete the 192 miles (309 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Burnley by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Arbroath to Burnley start from £39.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Burnley? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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