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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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€20 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Burnley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Burnley:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Burnley costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Burnley as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Burnley Manchester Road (BYM).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Burnley by train.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva North West to go to Burnley by bus.
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