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

The cheapest way to get from London to Burnley is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Burnley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Croft Street Schools. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from London to Burnley. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from London to Burnley?

The distance between London and Burnley is 224 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from London to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Burnley bus from?

London to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Burnley train from?

London to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Burnley?

The best way to get from London to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the London to Burnley bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Burnley train arrive?

London to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from London to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Burnley is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from London to Burnley.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 53m
£79–116
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Croft Street Schoolsbus 540
6h 55m
£40–110
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 9m
Drive 214.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Burnleycar 214.8 mi
4h 14m
£52–75
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
4h 38m
£76–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 19m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 34m
£116–256
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 20m
£108–373

London to Burnley by train

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Mechanics Institute via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 9m.

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