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Burnley to Atherton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Burnley and Atherton takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Burnley to Atherton. 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 10m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
  2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Morley Streetbus bus V2
2h 35m
£5

Burnley to Atherton bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Burnley and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Atherton at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 54m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network2h 12m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network2h 12m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Atherton? 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: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Morley Street via Shudehill Interchange and St Peter's Square in around 2h 35m.

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