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How to get fromBurnley to Kirkbyby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Kirkby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 217 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Huytontrain
    3. Take the bus from Huyton Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus217
    2h 57m
    £29–41

  2. Drive 45.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Kirkbycar45.7 mi
    47 min
    £12–17

  3. Line 152 bus, bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Bus Stationbus152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus2A / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus311
    3h 47m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Kirkbytaxi45.7 mi
    47 min
    £95–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestontrainYork - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to OrmskirktrainPreston - Ormskirk
    3h 31m
    £17–30

  6. Bus, line 100 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus100
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Stockbridge Lanebus7
    5h 29m

Burnley to Kirkby by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a bus from St James Street to Kirkby Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Concourse in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Aintree Lane via Preston, Ormskirk, Aintree, and Aintree Station in around 3h 31m.

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