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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. 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 train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Leeds to Burnley
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Burnley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Burnley:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Burnley costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $14 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Burnley
How to get from Leeds to Burnley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Burnley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM 3h25 Leeds 11:45 PM Burnley $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 PM 3h25 Leeds 11:45 PM Burnley $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 PM 3h25 Leeds 11:45 PM Burnley $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:45 PM 3h40 Leeds 8:25 PM Burnley $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Burnley:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Burnley costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Burnley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Burnley Manchester Road (BYM).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Burnley by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Burnley by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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