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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Burnley is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £18 - £40 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Burnley. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Mechanics Institute via London Heathrow Airport and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Burnley. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Croydon to Burnley?

The distance between Croydon and Burnley is 238 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Croydon to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Burnley bus from?

Croydon to Burnley bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Burnley train from?

Croydon to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Burnley?

The best way to get from Croydon to Burnley is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Croydon to Burnley bus arrive?

Croydon to Burnley bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Burnley train arrive?

Croydon to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Burnley is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Croydon to Burnley.

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

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 1039+ hotels available in Burnley.

Croydon to Burnley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Croydon to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 40m
£42–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
6h 57m
£18–53
Drive 225 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Burnleycar 225 mi
4h 33m
£55–79
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 55m
£87–267
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
9h 25m
£19–38
Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
7h 37m
£283–542
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 27m
£183–543
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 22m
£94–250
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
7h 27m
£92–378

Croydon to Burnley by train

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Distance: 236.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Burnley Manchester Road via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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