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Cheap bus tickets from Burnley to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Apr 02

Cheapest

13

Average

13

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Burnley to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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10:05AMBurnley2h05 12:10PMManchester, Coach Station
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131One-way
Cheapest
07:25AMBurnley1h45 09:10AMManchester, Coach Station
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131One-way

Bus schedule from Burnley to Manchester

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07:25AMBurnley1h45 09:10AMManchester, Coach Station
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10:05AMBurnley2h05 12:10PMManchester, Coach Station
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Bus times from Burnley to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Apr 02

Fastest Journey

1 h 45 m

Average

1 h 55 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

35 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Burnley for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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07:25AMBurnley1h45 09:10AMManchester, Coach Station
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131One-way
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10:05AMBurnley2h05 12:10PMManchester, Coach Station
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131One-way

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Overview: Bus from Burnley to Manchester

distanceDistance22 miles (35 km)
frequencyBus frequency36 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 36 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersBus or National Express

Buses from Burnley to Manchester cover the 22 miles (35 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 6 min with our travel partners like Bus or National Express. Normally, there are 36 buses operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Burnley, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

Bus companies: National Express from Burnley to Manchester

Find the best trip to Manchester from Burnley with National Express. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

National Express

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Burnley - Manchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

    Buses from Burnley to Manchester

    There are as many as 30 buses a day between Burnley and Manchester, spread over a  roughly 14-hour period, giving travellers plenty of choices when it comes to departure times. The daily schedule also offers plenty of fast buses that complete the journey in a little over an hour.

    Which bus companies travel from Burnley to Manchester?

    All buses between these two major northern cities are operated by National Express.

    How long is the bus from Burnley to Manchester?

    All buses from Burnley to Manchester are direct, but even so, travel durations can vary considerably from around 67 minutes to just over two hours at the longest. However, most journeys are closer to the faster time.

    How many buses are there from Burnley to Manchester?

    On weekdays, there are two or three buses from Burnley to Manchester every hour, from before dawn until late in the evening. Saturdays are much the same, except that the first train leaves about an hour later and travel times are no more than 90 minutes. On Sundays, there are no trains before about 7:00 a.m. and the number of services reduces to around two an hour.

    What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Burnley to Manchester?

    Departure bus station: A modern station less than 20 years old, Burnley bus terminal is only a few minutes on foot from the town centre. As they wait, passengers can buy coffee and snacks or pick up a magazine at the newsagents. Burnley Football Club and the Charter Walk shopping centre are both nearby, and the station is easily accessible by bus or bus from the towns of Bolton, Birmingham, Huddersfield, Preston, Accrington, Blackburn and Todmorden.

    Arrival bus station: Manchester Central bus station can be found on Chorlton Street, just north of Canal Street and the Alan Turing Memorial and five minutes from Piccadilly train station. Offering 24-hour service, it has a coffee shop, snack bar and newsagents, as well as charging points for mobile devices. Canal Street, Chinatown and Manchester Art Gallery are all in the immediate neighbourhood, and there are three tram stations within a quarter of a mile to destinations such as Bury and Altrincham. Buses to Chester, Middlesbrough and many other towns depart from the station regularly.

    Travel Tips: Bus to Manchester from Burnley

    Travel Tips: Take the bus to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Burnley to Manchester.
    FAQs
    The distance from Burnley to Manchester by bus is approximately 22 miles (35 km).
    While the time it takes to travel 22 miles (35 km) from Burnley to Manchester can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Burnley to Manchester bus journey time is on average 1 h 6 min.

    There are a few bus stations in Burnley to start your trip from including Burnley, Bus Station and Burnley. In Manchester you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Arena and Manchester, Etihad Stadium.

    Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Burnley, Bus Station   and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

    Passengers board their bus most frequently from Burnley, Bus Station and travel around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the city center to this bus station.

    Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Manchester, Coach Station and need to travel approximately 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from the bus station to the city center in Manchester.

    Take the Burnley to Manchester bus with Bus or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the trip between Burnley and Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
    Yes, there are 36 direct buses per day from Burnley to Manchester, and you can find a direct bus for this journey with National Express  on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you purchase your bus ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.
    The average number of buses departing Burnley for Manchester is 36 a day. The bus schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
    You can take the first bus from Burnley to Manchester at 5: 01 AM. The last bus from Burnley to Manchester that you can take departs at 11: 41 PM. Omio shows you the latest bus from Burnley to Manchester schedule to help you book the best departure time for this trip.
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