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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 an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€17 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Burnley:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Burnley costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-10.81. The journey takes 55m versus 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Burnley
How to get from Bolton to Burnley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Burnley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 PM1h05Bolton10:30 PMBurnley€51One-way0 transfers
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9:25 PM1h05Bolton10:30 PMBurnley€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:25 PM1h05Bolton10:30 PMBurnley€51One-way0 transfers
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10:25 PM1h05Bolton11:30 PMBurnley€61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Burnley:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Burnley costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Astley Bridge and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Burnley Manchester Road (BYM).
- Travel with National Express to go to Burnley by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Burnley by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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