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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Manchester is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Printworks. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Burnley to Manchester?

The distance between Burnley and Manchester is 28 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £15.

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

The train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria takes 47 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Burnley to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Burnley to Manchester is to train which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Burnley to Manchester bus arrive?

Burnley to Manchester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Printworks station.

Where does the Burnley to Manchester train arrive?

Burnley to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Manchester is 25 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Burnley to Manchester.

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

Book your Burnley to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3399+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Burnley to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burnley and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Burnley to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Manchester VictoriaBlackburn - Wigan Wallgate / ...
47 min
£9–15
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Burnley to Manchester25.6 mi
53 min
£4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to PrintworksX43
1h 16m
Drive 25.2 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Manchester25.2 mi
39 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Manchester25.2 mi
39 min
£55–70

Burnley to Manchester by train

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Distance: 27.5 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 47 min. 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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