The average bus between Edinburgh and Burnley takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 7h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Burnley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Burnley at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Burnley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Burnley station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Edinburgh to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Edinburgh to Burnley bus tickets online with FlixBus, The Burnley Bus Company and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Edinburgh and Burnley is 247.9 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 7m.