How to travel from Bolton to Burnley

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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Burnley

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton 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 52m. 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 $13.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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$20

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$7

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$8

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1h 22m

Average total duration

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52m

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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47m

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Burnley is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Burnley:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Burnley costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Burnley is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Burnley take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bolton and Burnley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bolton to Burnley among Omio's users.

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from Bolton to Burnley

How to get from Bolton to Burnley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bolton to Burnley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    10:40 PM1h05
    Bolton
    11:45 PMBurnley
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    10:40 PM1h05
    Bolton
    11:45 PMBurnley
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:40 PM1h05
    Bolton
    11:45 PMBurnley
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Burnley

Travel to Burnley 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 Bolton to Burnley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Burnley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Burnley is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Burnley:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Burnley costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Burnley is by train with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to Burnley take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 12m.

The distance from Bolton to Burnley is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Burnley is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Burnley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Burnley:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Burnley Manchester Road (BYM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Astley Bridge and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Burnley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Burnley by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Burnley by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bolton to Burnley:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Bolton to Burnley often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, London, Preston, Blackpool, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Burnley and these popular destinations at a great price.

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