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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 $10.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burnley costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Y2514310:03 AM0h44Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:47 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5407:40 PM1h45Manchester, Coach Station9:25 PMBurnley, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Y2514310:03 AM0h44Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:47 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y251339:03 AM0h44Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:47 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$211One-way0 transfers
- Y251398:04 AM0h46Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:50 AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Burnley:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Burnley costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Burnley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
- 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 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 National Express, The Burnley Bus Company, Bee Network to go to Burnley by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Burnley by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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