Burnley Central live departures
Next trains leaving Burnley Central (BNC), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Burnley Central live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeBNC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.7938, -2.2446
- Nearest stationBurnley Barracks (0.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-25114,562
- GB rank1,697th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Burnley Central is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code BNC. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Burnley Central handled 114,562 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,697th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Accrington (21,982 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Burnley Central usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Burnley Central station FAQs
What is the station code for Burnley Central?
The three-letter CRS code for Burnley Central is BNC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Burnley Central departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Burnley Central itself.
How busy is Burnley Central station?
Burnley Central recorded 114,562 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,697th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Accrington.
Which stations are closest to Burnley Central?
The nearest station is Burnley Barracks, about 0.9 km away in a straight line. Burnley Manchester Road (1 km) and Rose Grove (2.6 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.