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How to get fromCentral London to Burnleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Leeds - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 52m
    £78–114

  2. Bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980 / ...
    8h 2m
    £28–40

  3. Drive  212.2 mi

    1. Drive from Central London to Burnleycar car 212.2 mi
    4h 13m
    £54–78

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    4h 56m
    £71–277

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Croft Street Schoolsbus bus 540
    8h 49m
    £39–64

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LHR - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 57m
    £153–422

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    6h 39m
    £95–332

  8. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 52m
    £236–417

  9. Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    8h 32m
    £273–702

Central London to Burnley by subway and train

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Burnley, England?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Burnley Manchester Road via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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