There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Burnley by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 27m£12–40Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 11mDrive 52.4 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Burnleycar 52.4 mi
1h 34m£13–19Bus, line 591 bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Halifax Bus Stationbus 564
- Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
4h 17m
Sheffield to Burnley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Burnley is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Burnley is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Sheffield and Burnley is 75 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £12 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Sheffield to Burnley, including transfers.
Sheffield to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Sheffield to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Burnley is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £12 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Mechanics Institute via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.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/
Train from Sheffield to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/halifax-calder-valley-huddersfield
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sheffield to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Sheffield to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Burnley is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Sheffield to Burnley.
Book your Sheffield to Burnley train tickets online with Omio.
There are 974+ hotels available in Burnley.


















