There are 4 ways to get from Stafford 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 Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2h 21m£36–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 47m£15–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
2h 58m£24–45Drive 82.8 mi
- Drive from Stafford to Burnleycar 82.8 mi
1h 38m£21–30
Stafford to Burnley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Burnley is to bus which costs £15 - £27 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to Burnley is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Stafford station to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent rail station and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Stoke-on-Trent and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Stafford and Burnley is 98 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Stafford to Burnley, including transfers.
Stafford to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stafford to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
The best way to get from Stafford to Burnley is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Stafford, England and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Stafford to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to Mechanics Institute via Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, bus station, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Stafford to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Stafford to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Burnley is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Stafford to Burnley.
Book your Stafford to Burnley train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1011+ hotels available in Burnley.





