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How to get fromCarlisle to Burnleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Burnley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2h 27m
    £28–72

  2. Drive 94.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Burnleycar car 94.1 mi
    1h 51m
    £23–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus bus 152
    4h 12m

  4. Train via Burnley Central

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Centraltrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    2h 48m
    £28–72

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Ormerod Roadbus bus M6
    3h 42m

Carlisle to Burnley by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St James Street via Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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