Burnley to Manchester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Burnley to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Apr 18

Cheapest price

$13

Average price

$13

Fastest journey

1 h 45 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

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.

National ExpressNX540
08:10AM1h45
Burnley
09:55AMManchester, Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540
10:20AM2h05
Burnley
12:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$131One-way
0 transfers

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Burnley to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, April 18
Last updated at 8:41 PM
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Tickets
national_expressNX5407:10 AM Burnley
1h45
8:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5409:20 AM Burnley
2h05
11:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Bus from Burnley to Manchester

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Buses from Burnley to Manchester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
21 miles (35 km)
Average bus duration
2h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€7)
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
1h 45m
First bus
07:45
Last bus
15:06
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express, Bus and Northern Rail (3) from Burnley to Manchester

National Express, Bus and Northern Rail (3) buses will get you between Burnley and Manchester from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Burnley to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Burnley to Manchester bus information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $8
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

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.

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Popular bus stations from Burnley to Manchester

Burnley
Manchester
The major bus station for departures in Burnley is Burnley, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Burnley, Bus Station for your trip from Burnley to Manchester.
Burnley, Bus Station
The major bus station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Coach Station for your trip to Manchester from Burnley.
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens

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