There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to DerbyEdinburgh - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 56m£24–79Drive 84.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Derby84.5 mi
2h 6m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar GateUk079
5h 45mLine 591 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station591
- Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Bus Station134
6h 15m
Burnley to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Derby is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Derby. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Derby via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Burnley and Derby is 112 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £24 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Burnley to Derby, including transfers.
Burnley to Derby bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Derby is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Derby, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Derby via Leeds in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Greyfriar Gate, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 5h 45m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/halifax-calder-valley-huddersfield
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Derby bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Derby is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Burnley to Derby.
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