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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Liverpool is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Liverpool is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Burnley to Liverpool?

The distance between Burnley and Liverpool is 58 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £14 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Burnley to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Liverpool bus from?

Burnley to Liverpool bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Burnley to Liverpool is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Burnley to Liverpool bus arrive?

Burnley to Liverpool bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Liverpool is 52 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Burnley to Liverpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Burnley to Liverpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 152 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Liverpool by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 5m
£15–33
Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Liverpool51.7 mi
58 min
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk072
3h 36m
Train via Burnley Central
1. Take the train from Burnley Central to PrestonColne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 28m
£15–33
Line 152 bus, bus, line 310 bus
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Stand152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station2A
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Station310
4h 30m

Burnley to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Liverpool Lime Street via Preston in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 36m.

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