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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Burnley is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Stafford and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Southampton to Burnley?

The distance between Southampton and Burnley is 253 miles. The road distance is 244.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Southampton to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Burnley bus from?

Southampton to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Burnley train from?

Southampton to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Burnley?

The best way to get from Southampton to Burnley is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Southampton to Burnley bus arrive?

Southampton to Burnley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Burnley train arrive?

Southampton to Burnley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Burnley is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Southampton to Burnley.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

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Southampton to Burnley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
5h 48m
£118–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 14m
£53–125
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 55m
£85–118
Drive 243.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Burnleycar 243.3 mi
4h 27m
£61–88
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
4h 38m
£85–209
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£121–179
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 15m
£81–296
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 22m
£128–308

Southampton to Burnley by train, tram, and bus

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.5 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Burnley Manchester Road via Stafford and Preston in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Mechanics Institute via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 14m.

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