There are 5 ways to get from Rugby to Burnley by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
3h£44–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coventry to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 16m£17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
3h 31m£37–57Drive 140.4 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Burnleycar 140.4 mi
2h 33m£35–51Train, bus via Coventry
- Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 12m£46–82
Rugby to Burnley by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Burnley is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Burnley is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Coventry and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Rugby and Burnley is 129 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Rugby to Burnley, including transfers.
Rugby to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coventry station.
Rugby to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Burnley is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Rugby to Burnley Manchester Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Mechanics Institute via Transport Museum, Coventry, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Rugby to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Burnley is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rugby to Burnley.
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