Travel optionsfrom London to Burnley
How to get from London to Burnley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Burnley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX424 · RL15211:30 PM10h13London, Victoria Coach Station9:43 AMBurnley, Bus Stationkr5571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX424 · RL15211:30 PM10h13London, Victoria Coach Station9:43 AMBurnley, Bus Stationkr5571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA13788:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:30 PMManchester Airportkr14871One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G889636:11 AM3h11London Euston (EUS)9:22 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)kr12341One-way1 transfer
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P239296:11 AM4h09London Euston (EUS)10:20 AMBurnley Central (BNC)kr12341One-way1 transfer
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P24134 · G892178:40 AM4h07London Kings Cross (KGX)12:47 PMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)kr13211One-way2 transfers
BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airportkr11501One-way0 transfers
BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airportkr14871One-way0 transfers
BA13726:20 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:20 PMManchester Airportkr25341One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr277. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr277, and a flight costs an average of kr680.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr1237 Average price | kr378 Average price Cheapest | kr2017 Average price | kr1068 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Burnley:
A bus is kr859 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Burnley costing on average kr1237.
A bus is kr1639 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Burnley costing on average kr2017.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Burnley:
A bus is kr859 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Burnley costing on average kr1237.
A bus is kr1639 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Burnley costing on average kr2017.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Burnley as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Burnley Manchester Road (BYM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Burnley by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Burnley by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Burnley by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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