4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Burnley
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 7 trains that leave Manchester for Burnley on Mon, Jun 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 46 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.
10:03 AM0h44Manchester10:47 AMBurnley$201One-way0 transfers- 11:03 PM0h46Manchester11:49 PMBurnley$201One-way0 transfers
- 8:03 AM0h44Manchester8:47 AMBurnley$201One-way0 transfers
- 9:04 PM0h45Manchester9:49 PMBurnley$211One-way0 transfers
- 4:03 PM0h47Manchester4:50 PMBurnley$211One-way0 transfers
- 10:03 AM0h44Manchester10:47 AMBurnley$201One-way0 transfers
- 9:03 AM0h44Manchester9:47 AMBurnley$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:03 AM0h44Manchester8:47 AMBurnley$201One-way0 transfers
- 9:04 PM0h45Manchester9:49 PMBurnley$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:03 PM0h46Manchester11:49 PMBurnley$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burnley:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burnley costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (46m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Burnley train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Burnley trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:33 AM Manchester | 0h52 | 8:25 AM Burnley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Manchester | 0h54 | 9:54 AM Burnley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Manchester | 0h54 | 10:54 AM Burnley | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Manchester | 0h54 | 9:54 PM Burnley | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Burnley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Burnley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 3:59 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Burnley trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Burnley from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Burnley
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Burnley
Most Manchester to Burnley trains use the Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Road station pair, with some services arriving at Rose Grove. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Burnley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Burnley leave from?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Burnley station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Burnley Manchester Road from Burnley city centre
Burnley Manchester Road is 1 km from Burnley city centre. Public transport options include:
Burnley Manchester Road train station facilities and services
Burnley Manchester Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burnley Manchester Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Burnley Manchester Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burnley Manchester Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Burnley Manchester Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burnley Manchester Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems for mobility impaired customers as the access to the platforms is via the ramps, 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 ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Rose Grove from Burnley city centre
Rose Grove is 3 km from Burnley city centre. Public transport options include:
Rose Grove train station facilities and services
Rose Grove has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rose Grove: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rose Grove: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C station, Access to platform is down 34 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Burnley Central from Burnley city centre
Burnley Central train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Burnley Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Burnley Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burnley Central: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burnley Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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