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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Burnley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Burnley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of CHF8, while a train costs an average of CHF17.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF8 Average price Cheapest | CHF17 Average price | CHF8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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 Manchester to Burnley:
A bus is CHF10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burnley costing on average CHF17.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (46m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around CHF17 compared to roughly CHF8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Burnley
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM1h50Manchester7:05 PMBurnleyCHF71One-way0 transfers
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- 5:15 PM1h50Manchester7:05 PMBurnleyCHF71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:15 PM1h50Manchester7:05 PMBurnleyCHF71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:20 PM1h50Manchester7:10 PMBurnleyCHF71One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM1h50Manchester8:05 PMBurnleyCHF71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burnley:
A bus is CHF10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burnley costing on average CHF17.
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- 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 to go to Burnley by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Burnley by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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