What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Burnley?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Burnley is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Burnley?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Burnley is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Burnley?

The distance between Glasgow and Burnley is 215 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Burnley without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Burnley?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Glasgow to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Burnley bus from?

Glasgow to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Burnley train from?

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

Train or bus from Glasgow to Burnley?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Glasgow to Burnley bus arrive?

Glasgow to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Burnley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Burnley is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Glasgow to Burnley.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Burnley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow to Burnley?

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

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Glasgow to Burnley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 40m
£51–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 20m
£27–39
Drive 188.1 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Burnleycar 188.1 mi
3h 24m
£47–68
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
6h 35m
£60–178
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus 152
8h 2m
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
7h 28m
£62–163
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
7h 25m
£68–185

Glasgow to Burnley by train

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Distance: 213.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Mechanics Institute via Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 20m.

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