How to travel from Manchester to Burnley

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Northern Rail (3)
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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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€17

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€8

Average price

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1h 16m

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46m

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30m

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1h 34m

Average total duration

1h 4m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Manchester to Burnley

How to get from Manchester to Burnley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Burnley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)Y25143
10:03AM0h44
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:47AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540
06:45PM1h50
Manchester, Coach Station
08:35PMBurnley, Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25143
10:03AM0h44
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:47AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25133
09:03AM0h44
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:47AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25139
08:04AM0h46
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:50AMBurnley Manchester Road (BYM)
$211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540
10:10PM1h35
Manchester, Coach Station
11:45PMBurnley, Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Burnley including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Burnley is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Burnley is by train with an average journey time of 44m.

Other travel options to Burnley take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Manchester to Burnley is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Burnley is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Burnley:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Burnley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Burnley with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Burnley often also extend their vacation to go to London, Preston, Blackpool, Leeds, Blackburn. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Burnley and these popular destinations at a great price.
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