There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to University of Manchester by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford RoadBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 54m£16–31Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Burnley to Manchester25.6 mi
1h 15m£4Bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to PrintworksX43
1h 55mDrive 27.1 mi
- Drive from Burnley to University of Manchester27.1 mi
43 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burnley to University of Manchester27.1 mi
43 min£60–75
Burnley to University of Manchester by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to University of Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to University of Manchester is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to University of Manchester. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at University Shopping Centre via Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to University of Manchester. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Burnley and University of Manchester is 55 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to University of Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £15 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Burnley to University of Manchester, including transfers.
Burnley to University of Manchester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to University of Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to University of Manchester is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and University of Manchester, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to University of Manchester via Preston and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, The Burnley Bus Company operates a bus from Mechanics Institute to Printworks every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 16m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Printworks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Burnley to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Burnley to University of Manchester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Printworks station.
Burnley to University of Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to University of Manchester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Burnley to University of Manchester.
Book your Burnley to University of Manchester train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3382+ hotels available in University of Manchester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burnley and University of Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










