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How to get fromGlasgow to Burnleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    3h 41m
    £66–133

  2. Drive 188.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Burnleycar car 188.1 mi
    3h 24m
    £46–67

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    5h 19m

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    6h 41m
    £63–172

  5. 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
    7h 58m

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 24m
    £59–146

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    6h 54m
    £72–196

Glasgow to Burnley by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 19m.

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