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 £35 - £65 and takes 8h 41m.

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 and Chorlton Street Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

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 20m.

How far is it from Southampton to Burnley?

The distance between Southampton and Burnley is 272 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 which takes 6h 20m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 20m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 41m.

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?

There are 1056+ hotels available in Burnley.

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
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 20m
£109–167
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
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
8h 41m
£38–63
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
£84–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 27m
£104–150
Train, bus via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
8h 22m
£97–166
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
£77–269
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 23m
£123–301

Southampton to Burnley by train

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Mechanics Institute via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Chorlton Street Coach Station in around 8h 41m.

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