4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Burnley
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Burnley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Burnley will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Manchester for Burnley on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Manchester to Burnley Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Live departures
Manchester to Burnley bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Burnley buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX540 | 6:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h50 | 8:05 PM Burnley, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX540 | 10:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:45 PM Burnley, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Burnley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 03:43 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, The Burnley Bus Company, Bee Network from Manchester to BurnleyYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Burnley with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company, Bee Network for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
The Burnley Bus Company
Bee Network
FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Burnley
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Burnley, Bus Station, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Manchester to Burnley, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Burnley
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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