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Compare bus and train 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 €11.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€17 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m 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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How to get from Manchester to Burnley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Burnley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Burnley
Travel to Burnley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Burnley.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burnley:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burnley costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 3 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 bus and train 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company.
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