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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Knowsley is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Knowsley is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Knowsley?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Knowsley. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Huyton via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Burnley to Knowsley?

The distance between Burnley and Knowsley is 53 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Knowsley without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Burnley to Knowsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Knowsley train from?

Burnley to Knowsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Knowsley?

The best way to get from Burnley to Knowsley is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Burnley to Knowsley train arrive?

Burnley to Knowsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Knowsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Knowsley is 46 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Burnley to Knowsley.

How do I get a train ticket from Burnley to Knowsley?

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Where can I stay near Knowsley?

There are 2620+ hotels available in Knowsley.

Burnley to Knowsley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to HuytonBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 3m
£21–38
Drive 46 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Knowsley46 mi
55 min
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to PrintworksX43
2h 46m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Knowsley46 mi
55 min
£95–120
Train via Burnley Central
1. Take the train from Burnley Central to PrestonColne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to HuytonBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 26m
£21–38
Line 152 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand152
2. Take the train from Preston to HuytonBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 12m

Burnley to Knowsley by train

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Huyton via Preston in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, The Burnley Bus Company operates a bus from Mechanics Institute to Printworks every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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