What's the distance between Manchester and Burnley by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Burnley by coach covers an approximate distance of 23 miles (36 km).

What is the best way to go from Manchester to Burnley without a car?

You can reach Burnley from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Manchester to Burnley from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Burnley on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:55	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:30	Burnley Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:55	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:30	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Burnley on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Burnley on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Burnley on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Burnley on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	20:05	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Burnley on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:35	Burnley Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	18:45	Coach Station	1h 50m	20:35	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:10	Coach Station	1h 35m	23:45	Burnley Bus Station	No tags
Bus	18:05	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 30m	20:35	Burnley Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Burnley

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Burnley. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, 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£6 - £12	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £35	Average duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Burnley?

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Burnley

A
Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7
Bus Station Kiosk, Centenary Way, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 2EQ, UK
B
Burnley Bus Station - Stand F
16 Bromsgrove Rd, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3BG, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 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.

2 December 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.

10 October 2023

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

Danny T.

2 September 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Burnley

What's the distance between Manchester and Burnley by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Burnley by coach covers an approximate distance of 23 miles (36 km).
What is the best way to go from Manchester to Burnley without a car?
You can reach Burnley from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£5

22/11

£5

Today

£5

24/11

£5

25/11

£5

26/11

£5

27/11

£5

28/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Burnley was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £12 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 £5, which is on 2025-11-24.