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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 18m
    £26–123

  2. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 14m

  3. Drive 188 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Glasgowcar car 188 mi
    3h 22m
    £46–67

  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4h 53m
    £88–228

  5. Line 152 bus, bus via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus bus megabus M11
    6h 21m

  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 7m
    £105–278

Burnley to Scotland by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £17–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Buchanan Bus Station via Arrival Stand and Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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