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Compare train and bus for Burnley to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burnley to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. 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 train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Burnley to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Burnley to York:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burnley to York costing on average $32.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $22 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.
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.
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How to get from Burnley to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burnley to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:39 AM 2h27 Burnley 11:06 AM York $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:39 AM 2h27 Burnley 11:06 AM York $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:39 AM 2h27 Burnley 11:06 AM York $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burnley to York:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burnley to York costing on average $32.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burnley and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burnley Manchester Road (BYM) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Burnley, Bus Station and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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