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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Preston is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Preston is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St James Street and arriving at Percy Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Burnley to Preston?

The distance between Burnley and Preston is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Preston without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £14.

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

The train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Preston bus from?

Burnley to Preston bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from St James Street station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Preston?

The best way to get from Burnley to Preston is to train which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus, which costs and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Burnley to Preston bus arrive?

Burnley to Preston bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Percy Street station.

Where does the Burnley to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Preston is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Burnley to Preston.

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

Book your Burnley to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Preston.

Burnley to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 152 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
36 min
£8–14
Drive 21.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Preston21.3 mi
29 min
£6–8
Line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Percy Street152
1h 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Preston21.3 mi
29 min
£50–65

Burnley to Preston by train

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, The Blackburn Bus Company operates a bus from St James Street to Percy Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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