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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$20 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Burnley:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burnley costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Burnley as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Burnley Manchester Road (BYM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Burnley, Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Burnley by train.
- Travel with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company, Bee Network to go to Burnley by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company.
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