There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Prestwich by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Longfield CentreX43
54 minDrive 21.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Prestwich21.3 mi
30 min£6–8Train, tram
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester VictoriaBlackburn - Wigan Wallgate / ...
- Take the tram from Victoria to PrestwichGreen Line / ...
1h 5m£12–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burnley to Prestwich21.3 mi
30 min£45–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Prestwich is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Prestwich is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Longfield Centre. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Prestwich via Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Burnley and Prestwich is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Prestwich without a car is to bus which takes 54 min and costs .
The bus from Mechanics Institute to Longfield Centre takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Burnley to Prestwich bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Prestwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Prestwich bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Longfield Centre station.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Prestwich, England?
The Burnley Bus Company operates a bus from Mechanics Institute to Longfield Centre every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 54 min.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Victoria to Prestwich
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Longfield Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 838 882
Doubletop Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 420 028
Burnley & Crown Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 455 555
- Website
- burnleytaxis.co.uk
Alan's 1st Choice Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1282 778 833
- Website
- minibusespadiham.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Prestwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Prestwich is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Burnley to Prestwich.
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