How much does a train ticket cost from Burnley to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Burnley to Manchester start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Burnley to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Burnley to Manchester is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 34 km. The fastest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Burnley to Manchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Burnley to Manchester?

The earliest train from Burnley to Manchester departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Train Burnley to Manchester from €17

Next train departures

Next departures from Burnley to Manchester on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:37	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	09:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	15:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	16:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	16:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	17:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Burnley to Manchester on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:29	Burnley Manchester Road	55m	09:24	Manchester Victoria	CheapestFastest
Train	09:21	Burnley Manchester Road	1h 10m	10:31	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	10:29	Burnley Manchester Road	55m	11:24	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	11:20	Burnley Manchester Road	1h 12m	12:32	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	12:29	Burnley Manchester Road	55m	13:24	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Burnley to Manchester on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:37	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	09:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	15:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	16:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	16:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	17:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Burnley to Manchester on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:37	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	09:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	15:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	16:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	16:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	17:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Burnley to Manchester on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:37	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	09:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	15:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	16:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	16:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	17:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Burnley to Manchester on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:37	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	09:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	15:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	16:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	16:39	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	17:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:06 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Burnley to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just €5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61bus per day

1h 15mAverage duration

33 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€5 - €14	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€18 - €38	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€3 - €3	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at €18

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Burnley to Manchester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Burnley to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Burnley to Manchester start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Burnley to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Burnley to Manchester is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 34 km. The fastest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Burnley to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Burnley to Manchester?
The earliest train from Burnley to Manchester departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

22/01

€18

23/01

€18

Today

€18

25/01

€18

26/01

€18

27/01

€18

28/01

€18

29/01

€18

The cheapest trip from Burnley to Manchester was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of €18

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

You can expect to pay from €18 to €33 for a train ticket from Burnley to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €18, which is on 2026-01-27.