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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    6h 11m
    £101–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 54m
    £44–72

  3. Drive  255.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Burnleycar car 255.8 mi
    4h 45m
    £64–93

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    6h 11m
    £78–291

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus bus X43
    7h 11m
    £104–167

  6. Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildfordtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    9h 53m
    £45–74

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SOU - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    9h 30m
    £108–246

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 52m
    £102–346

Portsmouth to Burnley by train, subway, and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Burnley Manchester Road via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Mechanics Institute via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 7h 54m.

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