What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Burnley?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Burnley is to car ferry and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Burnley?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Burnley is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at St James Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Belfast to Burnley?

The distance between Belfast and Burnley is 238 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Burnley without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Burnley without a car is to car ferry and bus and train via Glasgow which takes 11h 2m and costs £70 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Burnley?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Belfast to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Burnley bus from?

Belfast to Burnley bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Burnley bus arrive?

Belfast to Burnley bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Burnley.

Belfast to Burnley - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Burnley by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
4h 42m
£42–176
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 22m
£40–176
Car ferry, bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 2m
£72–185
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 36m
£97–404
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
12h 38m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 7m
£59–205
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 38m
£57–156
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
4h 53m
£57–176
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 44m
£63–267
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
14h 34m
£54–94
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
16h 15m
£45–67
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Burnleycar
6h 18m
£76–122

Belfast to Burnley by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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14h 34mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Burnley.

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Burnley, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Burnley. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Burnley Manchester Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Burnley Manchester Road via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 11h 2m.

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