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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 16m
    £69–136

  2. Drive 188.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Glasgowcar car 188.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 17m

  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4h 50m
    £89–224

  5. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 47m

  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 33m
    £99–235

Burnley to Scotland by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 17m.

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