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Compare bus and train for Burnley to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burnley to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Burnley to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Burnley to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Burnley to Liverpool:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burnley to Liverpool costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17. The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 21m 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 Burnley to Liverpool
How to get from Burnley to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burnley to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX170
9:10 AM 5h29 Burnley, Bus Station 2:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX170
9:10 AM 5h29 Burnley, Bus Station 2:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- L89698+
C243928:39 AM 1h52 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G88958 · G89171
9:03 AM 2h17 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - L89699+C24399
9:39 AM 1h52 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) 11:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - G88958+
W34028+G853729:03 AM 2h05 Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) 11:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) $42 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX540 · NX170
9:10 AM 5h35 Burnley, Bus Station 2:45 PM Liverpool, University $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX540 · NX170
9:10 AM 5h50 Burnley, Bus Station 3:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burnley to Liverpool:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burnley to Liverpool costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burnley and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Burnley, Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Liverpool by train.
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