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Compare bus and train 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 53m. 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 $14.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m 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 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Burnley costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L09560 · L054269:35 AM1h03Bolton station (BON)10:38 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX5408:20 PM1h05Bolton, Astley Bridge9:25 PMBurnley, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L09560 · L054269:35 AM1h03Bolton station (BON)10:38 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$211One-way1 transfer
Other options
L09669 · Y252679:04 AM1h16Bolton station (BON)10:20 AMBurnley Central (BNC)$211One-way1 transfer
L08393 · Y253939:08 AM1h14Bolton station (BON)10:22 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$251One-way1 transfer
L09567 · L054258:35 AM1h03Bolton station (BON)9:38 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$221One-way1 transfer
NX5408:10 PM1h15Bolton, Interchange9:25 PMBurnley, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Burnley:
A bus is $11 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Burnley costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
- Around 6 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 bus and train 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 Northern Rail to go to Burnley by train.
- Travel with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Burnley by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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