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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Burnley is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Burnley is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Burnley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Street and arriving at Clifton Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Burnley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Preston to Burnley?

The distance between Preston and Burnley is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £14.

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

The train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Road takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Burnley bus from?

Preston to Burnley bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Burnley train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Burnley?

The best way to get from Preston to Burnley is to train which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 152 bus, which costs and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Preston to Burnley bus arrive?

Preston to Burnley bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Clifton Street station.

Where does the Preston to Burnley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Burnley is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Preston to Burnley.

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

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 198+ hotels available in Burnley.

Preston to Burnley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 152 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Burnley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
38 min
£8–14
Drive 21.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Burnleycar 21.3 mi
30 min
£6–8
Line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Clifton Streetbus 152
1h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Burnleytaxi 21.3 mi
30 min
£50–65

Preston to Burnley by train

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38 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, The Blackburn Bus Company operates a bus from Church Street to Clifton Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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