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Trip Overview

The average bus between Atherton and Burnley takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Atherton to Burnley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from St John Street to Salford Crescent Rail Stationbus bus V2
  2. Take the bus from Printworks to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
2h 29m
£7

Atherton to Burnley bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Atherton and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Burnley at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent Rail Station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee NetworkThe Burnley Bus Company2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkBee NetworkThe Burnley Bus Company2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkBee NetworkThe Burnley Bus Company2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkBee NetworkThe Burnley Bus Company2h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Burnley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a bus from St John Street to Mechanics Institute via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Victoria Rail Station, and Printworks in around 2h 29m.

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