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How to get fromBurnley to Southportby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Burnley to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    1h 37m
    £11–17

  2. Drive  39.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Southportcar car 39.4 mi
    50 min
    £10–15

  3. Train via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    1h 58m
    £17–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Southporttaxi taxi 39.4 mi
    50 min
    £170–210

  5. Train, bus via Burnley Central

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    2h 1m
    £11–17

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Southporttrain train Blackburn - Southport
    2h 9m
    £20–40

  7. 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 Duke Streetbus bus X2
    2h 43m

Burnley to Southport by train and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Duke Street via Arrival Stand and Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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