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How to get fromLiverpool to Burnleyby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Burnley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2h 11m
    £9–32
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    3h 30m
  3. Drive 52 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Burnleycar car 52 mi
    59 min
    £13–19
  4. Train via Burnley Central

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Centraltrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    2h 32m
    £9–32
  5. Line 47 bus, bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds Street to Leicester Streetbus bus 47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leicester Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus bus 152
    4h 40m

Liverpool to Burnley by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Mechanics Institute via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 30m.

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