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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 €16, while a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Burnley:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Burnley costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 5m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€10 vs €11). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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.
3:00 PM5h05Leeds8:05 PMBurnley€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 PM5h05Leeds8:05 PMBurnley€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 PM4h00Leeds11:30 PMBurnley€151One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:55 PM4h20Leeds10:15 PMBurnley€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Burnley:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Burnley costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Burnley Manchester Road (BYM).
- Travel with Arriva UK, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield to go to Burnley by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Burnley by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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