What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley?

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Burnley is 223 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley bus from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley train from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley bus arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley train arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley.

Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Burnley.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Burnley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 15m
£72–141
Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnleycar 195.6 mi
3h 27m
£48–69
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 11m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Burnleyrideshare 195.6 mi
3h 27m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 24m
£61–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus 152
7h 31m
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 6m
£57–140
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 32m
£74–193

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Burnley by bus and train

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Distance: 222 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Burnley, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 11m.

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