How much is the train ticket from Burnley to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Burnley to Manchester start from $21. The average price for this train route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Burnley to Manchester?

The average train ride duration from Burnley to Manchester is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 21 miles (34 km). The quickest train can get you there in 45m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators service the Burnley to Manchester route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Burnley to Manchester?

The earliest train departs from Burnley to Manchester at 7:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.

Train Burnley to Manchester from $20

Next train departures

Next departures for Burnley to Manchester on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	4:25pm	Manchester Victoria	CheapestFastest
Train	4:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	5:25pm	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Burnley Barracks	1h 53m	5:00pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Train	3:48pm	Burnley Manchester Road	1h 48m	5:36pm	Manchester Airport	No tags
Train	4:07pm	Burnley Barracks	1h 53m	6:00pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Burnley to Manchester on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:37am	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	8:25am	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	8:39am	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	9:25am	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	9:39am	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	3:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	4:25pm	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	4:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	5:25pm	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Burnley to Manchester on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:37am	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	8:25am	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	8:39am	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	9:25am	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	9:39am	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	3:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	4:25pm	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	4:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	5:25pm	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Burnley to Manchester on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:37am	Burnley Manchester Road	48m	8:25am	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	8:39am	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	9:25am	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	9:39am	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	10:25am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	3:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	4:25pm	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	4:39pm	Burnley Manchester Road	46m	5:25pm	Manchester Victoria	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Burnley to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the 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

21 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $16	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $44	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at $21

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Burnley to Manchester by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Burnley to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Burnley to Manchester start from $21. The average price for this train route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Burnley to Manchester?
The average train ride duration from Burnley to Manchester is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 21 miles (34 km). The quickest train can get you there in 45m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators service the Burnley to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Burnley to Manchester?
The earliest train departs from Burnley to Manchester at 7:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/24

$20

01/25

$20

Today

$20

01/27

$20

01/28

$20

01/29

$20

01/30

$20

01/31

$20

The cheapest trip from Burnley to Manchester was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $38 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 $20 which is on 2026-01-27.