What is the distance between Manchester and Burnley?

The distance between the two cities is 23 miles (36 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Burnley?

If you're headed to Burnley from Manchester, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Manchester to Burnley from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Burnley on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:30pm	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:30pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Burnley on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:45pm	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:45pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Burnley on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:45pm	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:45pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	8:05pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Burnley on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:35pm	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:45pm	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:45pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:35pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Coach Station	1h 35m	11:45pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	8:35pm	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Burnley

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Burnley. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $22	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $44	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The Witch Way (Transdev)

3/517 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi3.8

Customers are pleased with the great trip experience, highlighting the cleanliness of the bus and comfortable seats. However, some mention longer waiting times for buses due to heavy traffic. Overall, customers express happiness with the service and intend to use it again in similar situations like train strikes.

Witchway Manchester Burnley recent customer reviews

Had to wait a bit long fir the bus, and hevy trafic made the trip one our longer

Per Arne J.

December 2, 2023

I show my e-ticket. But the driver didn’t accept that. And he said that I want a QR code ticket, how can I verify this. I had to buy another ticket.

Akila Prageeth S.

October 10, 2023

Waiting at the bus stop for an hour 2 buses went past and wouldn’t stop back to Manchester

Danny T.

September 2, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Burnley?

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Burnley

A - Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7

B - Burnley Bus Station - Stand F

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Burnley by bus

What is the distance between Manchester and Burnley?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Burnley?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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$9

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$9

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$10

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$6

11/18

$6

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$6

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$6

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$6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Burnley was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Burnley, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $16 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Burnley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-18.