Rome2Rio

How to get fromBurnley to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Bristol

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Burnley to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 8m
    £78–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    6h 16m
    £22–32

  3. Drive  192.4 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Bristolcar car 192.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £48–69

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    6h 27m
    £64–156

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    5h 36m
    £79–126

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach Stationbus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    6h 45m
    £30–53

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    6h 42m
    £71–185

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    7h 10m
    £62–130

  9. Train, train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    5h 44m
    £76–186

Burnley to Bristol by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Burnley to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bristol Temple Meads via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Booking & Getting There