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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Burnley is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Burnley is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Burnley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Printworks and arriving at Mechanics Institute. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Burnley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Burnley?

The distance between Manchester and Burnley is 28 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £18.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Road takes 44 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Burnley bus from?

Manchester to Burnley bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Burnley train from?

Manchester to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Burnley?

The best way to get from Manchester to Burnley is to train which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Manchester to Burnley bus arrive?

Manchester to Burnley bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Mechanics Institute station.

Where does the Manchester to Burnley train arrive?

Manchester to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Burnley is 25 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Manchester to Burnley.

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

Book your Manchester to Burnley train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 969+ hotels available in Burnley.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Burnley?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Burnley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to Burnley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Burnley by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester RoadManchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
44 min
£9–18
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Burnley25.2 mi
53 min
£4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics InstituteX43
1h 13m
Train via Hebden Bridge
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hebden BridgeWigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Burnley Manchester RoadYork - Blackpool North / ...
1h 32m
£14–34
Drive 25.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Burnley25.2 mi
38 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Burnley25.2 mi
38 min
£55–70

Manchester to Burnley by train

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Distance: 27.5 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, The Burnley Bus Company operates a bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institute every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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