There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Burnley by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
1h 3m£6–21Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk072 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
2h 33mDrive 35.3 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Burnleycar 35.3 mi
1h£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leeds to Burnleytaxi 35.3 mi
1h£130–160Line 508 bus, line 591 bus
- Take the bus from City Square F to Halifax Bus Stationbus 508
- Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
2h 55m
Leeds to Burnley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Burnley is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Burnley is to drive which takes 1h and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Leeds and Burnley is 38 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £6 - £21.
The train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Leeds to Burnley bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Burnley is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £6 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Burnley, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from City Square F to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/halifax-calder-valley-huddersfield
Bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/halifax-calder-valley-huddersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £130–160
Streamline-Telecabs
- Phone
- +44 113 244 3322
- Website
- streamlinetelecabs.co.uk
Central Cars
- Phone
- +44 1132 523 523
- Website
- taxileeds.com
Amber Cars
- Phone
- +44 113 202 2112
- Website
- amber-cars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Burnley bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Leeds to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Burnley is 36 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Leeds to Burnley.
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