- Must visit
Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum
Burnley's main museum in a historic hall, with art, local history, decorative objects, and period rooms.
Cheapest price
€101
Average price
€192
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milngavie to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milngavie to Burnley will cost around €192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €101.
It's difficult to get from Milngavie to Burnley without transferring at least 2 times.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milngavie to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €101. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €101, and a train costs an average of €101.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€188 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Tickets start at around €188 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-129.52. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Milngavie to Burnley trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:06 PM Milngavie | 4h16 | 8:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:53 PM Milngavie | 4h28 | 9:21 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:06 PM Milngavie | 4h14 | 10:20 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:36 PM Milngavie | 10h45 | 6:21 AM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
![]() | 7:06 AM Milngavie | 4h16 | 11:22 AM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:06 AM Milngavie | 4h16 | 12:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:06 AM Milngavie | 4h16 | 1:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:06 AM Milngavie | 4h16 | 2:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Milngavie | 3h42 | 3:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:06 PM Milngavie | 4h16 | 4:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:06 PM Milngavie | 4h16 | 5:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:06 PM Milngavie | 4h16 | 6:22 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:06 PM Milngavie | 4h15 | 7:21 PM Burnley | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Milngavie to Burnley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €101 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 19:36. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €101 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 7:06 AM |
Last train 7:36 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Discover the best of Burnley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Burnley trip today.
Burnley's main museum in a historic hall, with art, local history, decorative objects, and period rooms.
Working textile museum with steam power and looms, offering one of Lancashire's best insights into mill life.
National Trust house displaying fine interiors, furniture, and the nationally important Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth collection.
Major historic park with woodland, gardens, play areas, and trails around Towneley Hall; ideal for a long visit.
Linear heritage quarter by the canal with mills, warehouses, paths, and interpretation of Burnley's industrial story.
Wooded hillside walking area leading to the Singing Ringing Tree, with excellent panoramas across Burnley and beyond.
A Lancashire staple of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. It is tied to the county’s mill-town cooking and is still widely loved locally.
A crumbly cow’s milk cheese from Lancashire, often eaten with pies or fruitcake. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
A robust black pudding made with pork, oats and seasoning. Bury is nearby, and this breakfast favourite is common across East Lancashire.
Stylish hotel restaurant in a historic country house, popular for refined British dining, afternoon tea and special occasions.
Well-regarded gastropub by Towneley Park serving British classics and seasonal dishes in a polished yet relaxed setting.
Established Burnley pub and restaurant known for hearty British meals, Sunday roasts and a traditional local atmosphere.
Burnley is cheaper than major UK tourist cities, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milngavie 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.

Most Milngavie to Burnley trains use the Milngavie to Burnley Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Milngavie and Burnley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milngavie has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Milngavie.
Wi-Fi is available at Milngavie.
Ticket office support is available at Milngavie. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milngavie: Parking, WC.
Available at Milngavie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milngavie: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Burnley Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burnley Central.
Ticket office support is available at Burnley Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burnley Central: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burnley Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burnley Central: 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.
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