There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Trafford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Wigan Wallgate / ...
1h 16m£14–21Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Traffordcar 28.6 mi
43 min£7–11Bus, line 67 bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Eccles Interchangebus 67 / ...
1h 56mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Burnley to Traffordtaxi 28.6 mi
43 min£60–80
Burnley to Trafford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Trafford is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Trafford is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Eccles Interchange via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Parkway via Victoria and Cornbrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Burnley and Trafford is 32 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Trafford without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Burnley to Trafford, including transfers.
Burnley to Trafford bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Trafford is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 67 bus, which costs and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Trafford, 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 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Eccles Interchange via Shudehill Interchange in around 1h 56m.
- 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/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Eccles Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £60–80
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 Trafford bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Trafford is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Burnley to Trafford.
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